The Antichrist by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
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| Author | Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900 |
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| Translator | Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956 |
| Title | The Antichrist |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Antichrist" by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work is one of Nietzsche’s final writings, and it serves as a rigorous critique of Christianity, portraying it as a detrimental force against the natural instincts and values of humanity. Nietzsche explores the concept of the "will to power" and contrasts it with the doctrines of Christianity, which he argues promote weakness and decadence over strength and vitality. The opening of the work introduces Nietzsche’s provocative philosophy, where he defines concepts such as good and evil in terms of power dynamics. He dismisses modernity and its “virtues” as superficial and toxic, advocating instead for a revaluation of values that endorse strength, vitality, and individual excellence. Nietzsche argues that Christianity, through its principles of pity and humility, suppresses the natural vigor of humanity and ultimately leads to a decline in moral and physical strength. Through a series of assertions and rhetorical questions, the first chapters set the tone for a bold confrontation with traditional moral values, indicating Nietzsche's intent to challenge the foundations of Western thought and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Christianity -- Controversial literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19322 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 5, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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