Nietzsche: Servant of Nazism, Critic of Nazism - Steven E. Aschheim: The Nietzsche Legacy in Germany 1890–1990. (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1992. Pp. x, 337. $40.00.) (original) (raw)

Steven E. Aschheim's "The Nietzsche Legacy in Germany 1890–1990" explores the multifaceted interpretations and appropriations of Nietzsche's philosophy in Germany over the course of a century. The book critiques the simplistic views of Nietzsche's relationship with Nazism, arguing instead for a nuanced understanding of how his ideas have been adopted and adapted by various ideological movements. Through a detailed analysis of historical mediation and reception, Aschheim maps the complex legacy of Nietzsche, demonstrating that his work cannot be reduced to a singular meaning or purpose.