Nietzsche's Postmoralism: Essays on Nietzsche's Prelude to Philosophy's Future vs Plato: Complete Works

Overall winner: Plato: Complete Works

Key Differences

Pick Plato (0872203492) if you want a comprehensive, readable translation with extensive notes and a large number of positive user reviews; pick Nietzsche's Postmoralism (0521640857) if you want a compact, authoritative academic focus on Nietzsche with detailed historical context. Plato is presented as a complete works volume with many reviews, while the Nietzsche volume is a focused essay collection with far fewer customer reviews

Nietzsche's Postmoralism: Essays on Nietzsche's Prelude to Philosophy's Future

Nietzsche's Postmoralism: Essays on Nietzsche's Prelude to Philosophy's Future

Richard Schacht • ★ 3.4/5 • Mid-Range

A scholarly collection exploring Nietzsche's early contributions to philosophy. Valuable for readers seeking historical context and critique. Customer insight: mixed sentiment

Pros

  • rigorous philosophical exploration
  • historical context for Nietzsche's thought
  • scholarly essays with critical perspectives
  • clear academic formatting

Cons

  • niche subject may limit broad appeal
  • requires background in philosophy
  • 2 reviews indicate limited user feedback
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Plato: Complete Works

Plato: Complete Works

Plato, John M. Cooper, D. S. Hutchinson • ★ 4.1/5 • Mid-Range

Accessible translation of Plato's works with helpful notes and content. Readers find the translation readable and thought-provoking with comprehensive content and thoughtful notes

Pros

  • readable translation
  • helpful notes and footnotes
  • comprehensive content
  • attractive red hardcover

Cons

  • thin pages noted by customers
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