Nietzsche - Philosoph der Kultur(en)?

Is Friedrich Nietzsche a philosopher of culture(s)? This book deals with Nietzsche s examination of the concept and concrete instances of culture as well as with his plans to create a culture affirmed bylife. The author explores how far Nietzsche s attempt to judge his own culture from the perspective of other culturesalready provides a new path for intercultural reflection. Finally, the book treats the reception of Nietzsche s cultural-philosophical views in the 20th century and questions how far Nietzsche s cultural thought is relevant for contemporary cultural philosophy and the cultural turn in the humanities.