Description
Friedrich Nietzsche's seminal work, *On the Genealogy of Morals*, delves into the origins of our ethical values, revealing a complex and often brutal history behind concepts we hold dear. Through incisive analysis, Nietzsche challenges the foundations of Western morality, questioning the very nature of good and evil and their supposed divine or rational origins. He argues that prevailing virtues like compassion and equality may stem from a 'slave revolt' in morality, designed to subvert the strength and vitality of earlier cultures. This profound philosophical inquiry invites readers to reconsider their deepest convictions and confront the unsettling implications of moral interpretation.
Available Editions
paperback
Oxford University Press, USA
Published Dec 31, 1998
208 pages
ISBN: 9780192836175
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Details
First Published
1887
Language
eng
Translation
From: deu
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