On the Genealogy of Morals
Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780141195377
Subjects: Philosophy, german; Philosophy, modern, 19th century; Good and evil; Guilt; Conscience
Description: 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 & Moral Philosophy.