What Nietzsche Taught

"What Nietzsche Taught" by Willard Huntington Wright is an introductory philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. The work examines the teachings of Friedrich Nietzsche, delving into his impactful thoughts on ethics, morality, and individualism, and aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding his philosophy. The book provides a chronological overview of Nietzsche's evolution as a thinker, making it accessible for beginners who are looking to grasp the essence of his ideas. The opening of the text presents a biographical sketch of Nietzsche, tracing his roots, upbringing, and educational journey. It describes how his early experiences in a religious household shaped his initial worldview, and reveals the pivotal moments that triggered his philosophical development, including his critical engagement with ideas of religion and his eventual embrace of individualistic thought. It sets the stage for understanding Nietzsche's revolutionary concepts, such as the "will to power," and emphasizes the need for readers to engage with the entirety of his work to fully appreciate the depth of his philosophy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

S. S. Van Dine is the pseudonym used by American art critic Willard Huntington Wright when he wrote detective novels. Wright was active in avant-garde cultural circles in pre-World War I New York, and under the pseudonym he created the fictional detective Philo Vance, a sleuth and aesthete who first appeared in books in the 1920s, then in films and on the radio.