Friedrich Nietzsche was a prolific writer whose works have profoundly influenced Western philosophy and modern intellectual history. His writings cover a wide range of topics, including morality, religion, philosophy, contemporary culture, and science. This bibliography provides a comprehensive list of Nietzsche's major works, arranged chronologically.
Major Works
The Birth of Tragedy(1872)
Untimely Meditations(1876)
Human, All Too Human(1878)
The Dawn(1881)
The Gay Science(1882)
Thus Spoke Zarathustra(1883-1885)
Beyond Good and Evil(1886)
On the Genealogy of Morality(1887)
Twilight of the Idols(1888)
The Antichrist(1888)
Ecce Homo(1888, published posthumously in 1908)
The Will to Power(posthumous compilation, 1901)
Key Concepts in Nietzsche's Works
Übermensch (Overman/Superman)
Eternal Recurrence
Will to Power
Master-Slave Morality
Perspectivism
Amor Fati (Love of Fate)
Death of God
Recommended Reading Order
For those new to Nietzsche's philosophy, we recommend the following reading order:
The Gay Science
Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Beyond Good and Evil
On the Genealogy of Morality
Ecce Homo
This order provides a balanced introduction to Nietzsche's key concepts and philosophical development.
Further Resources
To deepen your understanding of Nietzsche's works and their impact on the path to becoming the Übermensch, we recommend:
Joining our weekly philosophy discussions
Exploring our curated list of secondary sources and commentaries
Participating in our online reading groups
Attending our annual Nietzsche symposium
For more information on these resources, please visit our Resources page.