Beyond Good and Evil
“Beyond Good and Evil” by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, published by Penguin Classics in 2014, is a thought-provoking exploration of philosophical concepts surrounding morality and truth. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. Nietzsche challenges traditional notions of good and evil, asserting that society is burdened by false piety and a ‘slave morality,’ encouraging readers to reconsider their understanding of these fundamental concepts.
In this work, Nietzsche employs wit and a subversive tone to advocate for the individual’s ‘will to power’ as a means to reshape their reality. The text delves into themes of ethics and moral philosophy, inviting readers to engage with the historical context of these ideas. This UK edition provides a comprehensive look at Nietzsche’s iconoclastic views, making it a significant contribution to modern philosophical discourse.
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One of the most iconoclastic philosophers of all time, Nietzsche dramatically rejected notions of good and evil, truth and God. Beyond Good and Evil demonstrates that the world is steeped in false piety and infected with a ‘slave morality’. With wit and subversive energy, Nietzsche demands that the individual impose their own ‘will to power’ upon the world.
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