Bernard Williams

Start here: The Gay Science (1882)

Nietzsche called The Gay Science "the most personal of all my books." It was here that he first proclaimed the death of God—to which a large part of the book is devoted—and his doctrine of the eternal recurrence.

Common questions about Bernard Williams

What is Bernard Williams best known for?

Bernard Williams is best known for The Gay Science, published in 1882 with 26 ratings and a 4.3 average. It is the most-rated of Bernard Williams's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Bernard Williams written?

SansFiction lists 3 books by Bernard Williams, published between 1882 and 1993. The most popular are The Gay Science, Shame and Necessity and Problems of the Self: Philosophical Papers 1956-1972.

Which Bernard Williams book should I read first?

The Gay Science is the usual place to start: it is Bernard Williams's most-rated book here, with a 4.3 average.

What genres does Bernard Williams write?

Bernard Williams's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics and Philosophy.