Ecce Homo
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Ecce Homo
Friedrich Nietzsche
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2009–2019.
What people on Hacker News said
It sounded ludicrous from the table of contents alone. And so it was. I later found out that he wrote the book while in the end stages of syphillis, mostly insane. It did, however, clue me in to a whole different kind of thinking by introducing me to philosophy and how problems could be tackled that can't be addressed through more analytical means.
Nietzsche's last full work, completed days before his descent into insanity. Shatteringly beautiful prose that will rearrange your soul, from one of history's most original (and misunderstood) thinkers. One of history's great fighters against political and cultural correctness. This boy could write.
I would especially recommend Ecce Homo by him because it is a summation of his previous works by his own hand. Nietzsche was the supreme stylist and ruthlessly honest and fearless.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best Philosophical Books? 2010 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Please name two of your most favorite books. 2009 · 1 recommendation