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Beyond Good and Evil (World's Classics) - Friedrich Nietzsche
Beyond Good and Evil (World's Classics)
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Nietzsche's mature masterpiece, Beyond Good and Evil considers the origins and nature of Judeo-Christian morality; the end of philosophical dogmatism and beginning of perspectivism; the questionable virtues of science and scholarship; liberal democracy, nationalism, and women's emancipation. A... show more
Nietzsche's mature masterpiece, Beyond Good and Evil considers the origins and nature of Judeo-Christian morality; the end of philosophical dogmatism and beginning of perspectivism; the questionable virtues of science and scholarship; liberal democracy, nationalism, and women's emancipation. A superb new translation by Marion Faber, this highly annotated edition is complemented by a lucid introduction by one of the most eminent of Nietzsche scholars, Robert C. Holub.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780199537075 (0199537070)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Pages no: 240
Edition language: English
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Domhnall
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5.0 On the Genealogy of Morals
I found this the most accessible of Nietzsche's books because it comes closest - especially in the second essay - to a straight exposition of his theories. The trouble is I liked it too much to paraphrase anything. I will only give one quote, which you will notice is excessively lengthy:Section 13...
Domhnall
Domhnall rated it
5.0 Beyond Good and Evil
S 39 Nobody is likely to consider a doctrine true merely because it makes people happy or virtuous - except perhaps the lovely “idealists” who become effusive about the good, the true, and the beautiful and allow all kinds of motley, clumsy, and benevolent desiderata to swim about in utter confus...
Edward
Edward rated it
4.0 On the Genealogy of Morals
ChronologyIntroduction & NotesNote on the Text and TranslationFurther ReadingOn the Genealogy of Morals: A Polemic--Preface--First Essay: 'Good and Evil', 'Good and Bad'--Second Essay: 'Guilt', 'Bad Conscience' and Related Matters--Third Essay: What Do Ascetic Ideals Mean?Notes
Edward
Edward rated it
4.0 Beyond Good and Evil
IntroductionFurther ReadingTranslator's Note--Beyond Good and EvilCommentaryChronology
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