The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche in English as PDF

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche. I am proud to present this collection gathered from various sources. The books are cleaned and processed so all scans consist of clear, searchable text and some empty pages have been removed for faster downloads. These 18 volumes are the complete writings of Friedrich Nietzsche, the 18’th volume being an index and extensive biography of Friedrich Nietzsche’s life and work. For starters, I suggest reading the excellent Wikipedia article here: Link

I have posted single public domain works by Nietzsche during the last years and they have all been much appreciated. If you are only looking for titles such as The Birth of Tragedy, The Gay Science, or Thus spoke Zarathustra you can find them all here on the site in English. But if you are looking for the full package, here you are. If you are really into it, and I know you are out there, I have prepared a single txt-file with all of the books for you here (comes in a little while, Acrobat is stilling working :-) )

Download the single volumes of Friedrich Nietzsche’s works here:

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL I

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL II

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL III

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL IV

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL V

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL VI

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL VII

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL VIII

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL IX

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL X

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL XI

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL XII

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL XIII

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL XIV

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL XV

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL XVI

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL XVII

The complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche VOL XVIII

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Ten interesting facts about Friedrich Nietzsche

1. Early Scholar: Nietzsche showed exceptional intellectual prowess from a young age, becoming a professor of classical philology at the University of Basel at the age of 24.

2. Life-Altering Health Issues: At the age of 24, Nietzsche suffered a life-changing health crisis when he contracted syphilis, which eventually led to his mental and physical decline.

3. Philosopher of Perspectivism: Nietzsche’s philosophy emphasized perspectivism, the idea that truth and knowledge are subjective and depend on individual perspectives and interpretations.

4. Influential Works: Nietzsche’s most renowned works include “Thus Spoke Zarathustra,” “Beyond Good and Evil,” and “On the Genealogy of Morality,” which challenged conventional morality and introduced concepts such as the Übermensch (Superman) and the will to power.

5. Nihilism and Eternal Recurrence: Nietzsche explored the concept of nihilism, the belief in the absence of inherent meaning or value in life. He also proposed the idea of the eternal recurrence, suggesting that the universe and all events recur infinitely.

6. Controversial Reception: Nietzsche’s ideas sparked considerable controversy during his lifetime and even after his death. Some philosophers misunderstood and misinterpreted his work, contributing to the polarized reception of his philosophy.

7. Mental Breakdown: Nietzsche experienced a mental breakdown in 1889, after which he spent the remaining years of his life in the care of his sister, Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche.

8. Misuse by Nazis: Nietzsche’s sister, Elisabeth, distorted his philosophy and promoted it as an endorsement of Nazi ideology after his death. This misappropriation tarnished Nietzsche’s reputation for many years.

9. Influence on Existentialism: Nietzsche’s ideas had a significant impact on existentialist thinkers such as Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Albert Camus, who were drawn to his exploration of human existence, individuality, and personal freedom.

10. Posthumous Recognition: Despite the controversies and misinterpretations, Nietzsche’s philosophical ideas gained increasing recognition after his death, solidifying his position as one of the most influential and innovative thinkers of the 19th century.