On the genealogy of morals : a polemic / Friedrich Nietzsche ; Translated by Michael A. Scarpitti ; With an introduction and notes by Robert C. Holub

By:

Nietzsche, Friedrich [author]

Contributor(s):

Scarpitti, Michaela A [translator]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Penguin Group, c2013Description: xxxiii, 167 pages ; 20 cmISBN:

9780141195377

Subject(s):

ETHICS

LOC classification:

B 3313 .N54 2013

Contents:

Chronology -- Introduction -- Note on the text and translation -- Further reading -- Preface -- First essay: 'Good and evil', 'Good and Bad' -- Second essay: 'Guilt', 'Bad conscience' and related matters -- Third essay : What do ascetic ideas mean? -- Notes.

Summary: "On the Genealogy of Morals explores issues at the very core of human nature in three powerful essays. Here Nietzsce dissects the basic concepts of 'good', 'bad' and 'evil', going on to examine humandkind's transformation from barbarous creatures into civilized beings who can feel remorse, regret, pity and compassion but, in the process, destroy instinct and freedom. Nietzsche asks why the virtues of poverty, humility and chastity have become so central to religion, even when they deny vitality itself. Daring to expose uncomfortable truths, this brilliant polemic provides startling insights into our complex psychology."

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"On the Genealogy of Morals explores issues at the very core of human nature in three powerful essays. Here Nietzsce dissects the basic concepts of 'good', 'bad' and 'evil', going on to examine humandkind's transformation from barbarous creatures into civilized beings who can feel remorse, regret, pity and compassion but, in the process, destroy instinct and freedom. Nietzsche asks why the virtues of poverty, humility and chastity have become so central to religion, even when they deny vitality itself. Daring to expose uncomfortable truths, this brilliant polemic provides startling insights into our complex psychology."

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