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Title: Beyond Good and Evil

Note: Reading ease score: 44.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Beyond Good and Evil" by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a philosophical treatise written during the late 19th century. In this work, Nietzsche critiques traditional moral values and explores the complexities of truth, morality, and the nature of human consciousness, arguing against the dogmatic philosophers of the past. He introduces concepts that challenge the conventional dichotomy of good and evil, seeking to understand the underlying drives that shape human behavior and belief systems. The beginning of the book presents Nietzsche's provocative thoughts on the "Will to Truth" and its implications for philosophy. He raises skeptical questions about the very nature of truth and knowledge, suggesting that what is often regarded as "truth" may actually be a product of deeper instincts and motivations. Nietzsche critiques the philosophers for their blind adherence to dogmatic principles, encouraging a more nuanced and existential understanding of morality, one that acknowledges the intricate web of desires and power dynamics at play. Through his contemplative and often confrontational prose, he sets the stage for a re-evaluation of how we perceive virtue, knowledge, and the essence of existence itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900

Translator: Zimmern, Helen, 1846-1934

EBook No.: 4363

Published: Aug 1, 2003

Downloads: 15098

Language: English

Subject: Ethics

Subject: Philosophy, German

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Beyond Good and Evil

Note: Reading ease score: 44.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by John Mamoun, Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Beyond Good and Evil" by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a philosophical treatise written during the late 19th century. In this work, Nietzsche critiques traditional moral values and explores the complexities of truth, morality, and the nature of human consciousness, arguing against the dogmatic philosophers of the past. He introduces concepts that challenge the conventional dichotomy of good and evil, seeking to understand the underlying drives that shape human behavior and belief systems. The beginning of the book presents Nietzsche's provocative thoughts on the "Will to Truth" and its implications for philosophy. He raises skeptical questions about the very nature of truth and knowledge, suggesting that what is often regarded as "truth" may actually be a product of deeper instincts and motivations. Nietzsche critiques the philosophers for their blind adherence to dogmatic principles, encouraging a more nuanced and existential understanding of morality, one that acknowledges the intricate web of desires and power dynamics at play. Through his contemplative and often confrontational prose, he sets the stage for a re-evaluation of how we perceive virtue, knowledge, and the essence of existence itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900

Translator: Zimmern, Helen, 1846-1934

EBook No.: 4363

Published: Aug 1, 2003

Downloads: 15098

Language: English

Subject: Ethics

Subject: Philosophy, German

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.