On the genealogy of morals : a polemic /

Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900,

On the genealogy of morals : a polemic / Friedrich Nietzsche ; translated by Michael A. Scarpitti ; with an introduction and notes by Robert C. Holub. - London : Penguin Books, (c)2013. - xxxiii, 167 pages ; 20 cm. - Penguin classics. .

Originally published in German as Zur Genealogie der Moral: Eine Streitschrift, 1887. Translated from the German.



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

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 psychology. Modern Western Philosophy, C 1600 To The Present. Ethics and Moral Philosophy.



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016488526 Uk


Philosophy-Ancient
Philosophy, German--19th century.
Good and evil.
Conscience.

B3313 / .O584 2013 B3313