Nietzsche's conflicts: James S. Pearson: Nietzsche on conflict, struggle and war. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2022, 290 pp, £75.00 HB.

James Pearson's book, "Nietzsche on Conflict, Struggle, and War," explores the theme of conflict in Nietzsche's work. Pearson examines Nietzsche's views on various forms of conflict, including Greek agonistic culture, war, class struggle, and biological competition. The book delves into apparent inconsistencies in Nietzsche's thinking, such as his glorification of violence and social stratification, while also valuing non-violent competition and self-overcoming. Pearson argues that Nietzsche's thought can be understood in terms of measured and unmeasured conflict, and explores how Nietzsche's ideas on conflict evolve over his texts. While some of Pearson's conclusions may be debated, the book offers valuable insights into Nietzsche's views on conflict and is recommended for those interested in Nietzsche's thought on Greek culture, biological theories, social and political thought, and the will to power. [Extracted from the article]