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How do you define and find friedrich nietzsche Philosophy, and which of his books is the best?

I'm planning to read onew of his books, Gaya Science i guess?
But a friend told me that his philosophy is very sarcastic, critic and depressing, is that true?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Yes, start with Gay Science.
Most would characterize his style as cynical, but that's not a fair assessment.

What FWN is really negative about is the unthinking acceptance to and obedience of the Socratic ascetic methodology and all that it has permeated within our modern way of life. He's right, in the sense of how laughable it is particularly within our unquestioned acceptance of "Christian ethics" for example.
You have to read FWN as though nothing has happenned since Socrates guzzled his hemlock. Then you can see the optimism in his writing.

PS: Luckily Socrates did hemlock before he could do anymore damage!