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On the Genealogy of Morality

A Polemic
By Friedrich Nietzsche
Series: Hackett Classics
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On the Genealogy of Morality by Friedrich Nietzsche is a philosophical exploration of the origins and meanings of our moral values. Nietzsche delves into the historical and psychological foundations of morality, challenging traditional perspectives and questioning the roots of concepts like guilt and conscience. Through a critical analysis, he examines how these values have evolved and their impact on society.
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On the Genealogy of Morality

"This unique collaboration of an internationally renowned Nietzsche commentator and a scholar ofGerman language and literature has yielded the finest existing edition of Nietzsche's book in English.The translation itself strikes an intelligent balance between fidelity to the German and readability inEnglish." -

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On the Genealogy of Morality contains some of Nietzsche's most disturbing ideas and images: for example, the 'slave revolt' in morality, which he claims began with the Jews and has now triumphed, and the 'blond beast' that must erupt, which he claims to find behind all civilisation. It is therefore a major source for understanding why 'Nietzschean' ideas are controversial.

Further, it is one of Nietzsche's most important books, a work of his maturity that shows him at the height of his powers both as a thinker and as an artist in the presentation of ideas.

Series: Hackett Classics

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On the Genealogy of Morality by Friedrich Nietzsche is praised for its translation, which balances fidelity to the original German with readability in English. The introduction provides substantial philosophical guidance, beneficial for both students and specialists, while the detailed notes enrich understanding by offering biographical, historical, and literary context. Overall, reviewers commend the edition's ability to make Nietzsche's complex work both accessible and engaging for English-speaking readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872202832

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 1998

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by Maudemarie Clark
  • Translated by Alan J. Swensen

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 199g

Pages: 224

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Friedrich Nietzsche Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Hackett Classics

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Friedrich Nietzsche; Translated by Maudemarie Clark and Alan J Swensen

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