Beyond Good and Evil

Beyond Good and Evil

by Friedrich Nietzsche
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 13/11/2022

Share This eBook:

  $2.99

Friedrich Nietzsche's 'Beyond Good and Evil' is a seminal work in philosophical literature that challenges traditional morals and values. Written in a aphoristic style, the book delves into the concept of 'will to power' and the idea that there are no universal truths, only individual perspectives. Nietzsche's lyrical and provocative prose adds depth to the philosophical arguments presented, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in existentialism and ethics. The book's exploration of morality, power, and the nature of truth has had a lasting impact on modern philosophy and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and students alike. Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher known for his critique of traditional Western morality, drew inspiration for 'Beyond Good and Evil' from his own observations of the world and his intellectual pursuits. Nietzsche's background in classical philology and his interest in the works of philosophers such as Schopenhauer and Kant shaped his unique perspective on ethics and values. For readers seeking a challenging and insightful examination of morality and human nature, 'Beyond Good and Evil' is a must-read that will leave a lasting impression.

ISBN:
8596547385554
8596547385554
Category:
Ethics & moral philosophy
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
13-11-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Friedrich Nietzsche

The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was born in Prussia in 1844. After the death of his father, a Lutheran minister, Nietzsche was raised from the age of five by his mother in a household of women. In 1869 he was appointed Professor of Classical Philology at the University of Basel, where he taught until 1879 when poor health forced him to retire. He never recovered from a nervous breakdown in 1889 and died eleven years later.

Known for saying that 'god is dead,' Nietzsche propounded his metaphysical construct of the superiority of the disciplined individual (superman) living in the present over traditional values derived from Christianity and its emphasis on heavenly rewards. His ideas were appropriated by the Fascists, who turned his theories into social realities that he had never intended.

This item is delivered digitally

Reviews

Be the first to review Beyond Good and Evil.