Re: Nietzsche group

Fabio Escobar Castelli (hbpol014@csun2.csun.edu)
Fri, 8 Aug 1997 10:35:52 -0700 (PDT)

On Fri, 8 Aug 1997, Steven E. Callihan wrote:

> >> Besides Kaufmann (who is the best), I also suggest that you read works by a
> >philosopher named Danto. Esp. one called "Nietzsche As Philosopher". He was a
> >student of Kaufmann (I think.)
> >
> >Tiger,
> >
> >I disagree. At least W. Kaufmann in his book chapter 12 annotation 13 gives
> >a, to put it delicately, negative judgement concerning Danto's book, states
> >that the argumentation of Danto is of an almost incredible low level, e.g.
> >his translation of passages is in K.'s opinion full of desperate faults; he
> >thinks his whole interpretation as to be untenable and his method far away
> >from scientific demands. I tried it once, nevertheless, but was forced to
> >give it up after some pages because I was not able to stand it any longer.
> >
> >-Litok
>
> I agree. If you want an excellent _American_ scholar on Nietzsche's
> thinking, try Richard Schacht, author of _Nietzsche_, published by Routledge
> & Kegan Paul, 1985.
>
> Steve C.
>
>
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Steve,

Any idea where Schacht teaches, or if he is even still around? In any
case, thanks for the tip.

F.E.

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