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The Genealogy of Morals

Author
Friedrich Nietzsche
Language
English
Length
154 pages
ISBN
9781787360563
Published
23 September 2019
Imprint
Adelphi Press
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  • philosophy
  • morality
  • society
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  • realisation

Description

In "The Genealogy of Morals," Friedrich Nietzsche embarks on a sharp and profound critique of traditional morality and its origins. Through a series of interconnected essays, Nietzsche explores the historical, psychological, and cultural forces that have shaped Western moral values, challenging readers to reconsider the foundations of good and evil. He introduces the concept of "slave morality" versus "master morality," positing that the former arose as a reaction to the dominance of the latter. This groundbreaking work not only deconstructs the genealogy of moral values but also questions the value of these morals in fostering a thriving, powerful individual and society.

Author

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) is the philosopher who made readers uncomfortable on purpose. He wrote of the will to power, eternal recurrence, and the need to become who you are — not as slogans, but as experiments in living. Thus Spoke Zarathustra turns prophecy into literature; his aphorisms flash and refuse to settle.

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