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On the Genealogy of Morals
Friedrich Nietzsche
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Description for On the Genealogy of Morals
Paperback. Features three essays that offer insights into Nietzsche's theories of morality and human psychology. Editor(s): Holub, Robert C. Translator(s): Scarpitti, Michael A. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 201 x 12. Weight in Grams: 162.
The companion book to Beyond Good and Evil, the three essays included here offer vital insights into Nietzsche's theories of morality and human psychology. Nietzsche claimed that the purpose of The Genealogy of Morals was to call attention to his previous writings. But in fact the book does much more than that, elucidating and expanding on the cryptic aphorisms of Beyond Good and Evil and signalling a return to the essay form. In these three essays, Nietzsche considers the development of ideas of 'good' and 'evil'; explores notions of guilt and bad consience; and discusses ascetic ideals ... Read more
The companion book to Beyond Good and Evil, the three essays included here offer vital insights into Nietzsche's theories of morality and human psychology. Nietzsche claimed that the purpose of The Genealogy of Morals was to call attention to his previous writings. But in fact the book does much more than that, elucidating and expanding on the cryptic aphorisms of Beyond Good and Evil and signalling a return to the essay form. In these three essays, Nietzsche considers the development of ideas of 'good' and 'evil'; explores notions of guilt and bad consience; and discusses ascetic ideals ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141195377
SKU
9780141195377
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About Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche was born near Leipzig in 1844. When he was only twenty-four he was appointed to the chair of classical philology at Basel University. Works published in the 1880s include The Gay Science, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, On the Genealogy of Morals, Twilight of the Idols and The Antichrist. In January 1889, Nietzsche collapsed on a ... Read more
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