Bibliograph

On the genealogy of morals, a polemic, Friedrich Nietzsche ; translated by Michael A. Scarpitti ; with an introduction and notes by Robert C. Holub

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On the genealogy of morals, a polemic, Friedrich Nietzsche ; translated by Michael A. Scarpitti ; with an introduction and notes by Robert C. Holub

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages xxxi-xxxiii)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

On the genealogy of morals

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

869771725

Responsibility statement

Friedrich Nietzsche ; translated by Michael A. Scarpitti ; with an introduction and notes by Robert C. Holub

Series statement

Penguin classics

Sub title

a polemic

Summary

Explores issues at the very core of human nature in three powerful essays. Here Nietzsche dissects the basic concepts of 'good', 'bad' and 'evil', going on to examine humankind's transformation from barbarous creatures into civilized beings who can feel remorse, regret, pity and compassion but, in the process, destroying instinct and freedom. Nietzsche asks why the virtues of poverty, humility and chastity have become so central to religion, even when they deny vitality and life itself. Daring to expose uncomfortable truths, this brilliant and provocative polemic provides startling insights into our complex psychologyModern Western Philosophy, C 1600 To The PresentEthics & Moral Philosophy

Table Of Contents

First Essay : `Good and Evil', `Good and Bad' -- Second Essay : `Guilt', `Bad Conscience' and Related Matters -- Third Essay : What Do Ascetic Ideals Mean?

Target audience

adult

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