On the Genealogy of Morality by Friedrich Nietzsche
A Polemic
This philosophical work is a critical exploration of the origins and development of moral values. The author challenges conventional notions of good and evil, arguing that they evolved not from any inherent sense of justice, but rather as a means of exerting control over society. He presents a historical analysis of how morality has been used as a tool by the powerful to dominate the weak, and critiques the influence of religion and societal norms on our understanding of morality. The book is a profound examination of the nature of morality, its origins, and its impact on human behavior.
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- Published
- 1887
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-160
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Genealogy of Morals
- La Genealogia De La Moral
- On The Geneology Of Morals
- Till Moralens Genealogi
- Zur Genealogie der Moral
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