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Beyond Good and Evil

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Friedrich Nietzsche critiques the Christian worldview, arguing it is marred by false piety and a 'slave morality.' He passionately advocates for a philosophy that embraces the present and encourages individuals to assert their 'will to power.' Nietzsche traces the origins of morality back to the warrior ethos of ancient ruling classes, who defined goodness in terms of their wealth and dominance over the weak. His writings challenge established norms, positioning him as a provocative thinker of the 19th century.

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Language
English
Publisher
General Press
Released
2019
Pages
202
ISBN13
9789389157871
Series
First published
1886
Original title
Jenseits von Gut und Böse
Rating
4.25 out of 5
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Friedrich Nietzsche critiques the Christian worldview, arguing it is marred by false piety and a 'slave morality.' He passionately advocates for a philosophy that embraces the present and encourages individuals to assert their 'will to power.' Nietzsche traces the origins of morality back to the warrior ethos of ancient ruling classes, who defined goodness in terms of their wealth and dominance over the weak. His writings challenge established norms, positioning him as a provocative thinker of the 19th century.