On the Genealogy of Morals

Friedrich Nietzsche, Robert C. Holub, Robert C. Holub , Michael A. Scarpitti

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Penguin
06 January 2014

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900; Ethics & moral philosophy

The companion book to Beyond Good and Evil, the three essays included here offer vital insights into Nietzsche's theories of morality and human psychology

Nietzsche claimed that the purpose of The Genealogy of Morals was to call attention to his previous writings. But in fact the book does much more than that, elucidating and expanding on the cryptic aphorisms of Beyond Good and Evil and signalling a return to the essay form. In these three essays, Nietzsche considers the development of ideas of 'good' and 'evil'; explores notions of guilt and bad consience; and discusses ascetic ideals and the purpose of the philosopher. Together, they form a coherent and complex discussion of morality in a work that is more accessible than some of Nietzsche's previous writings.

By: Friedrich Nietzsche
Notes by: Robert C. Holub
Introduction by: Robert C. Holub
Translated by: Michael A. Scarpitti, Michael A. Scarpitti
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 158g
ISBN: 9780141195377
ISBN 10: 0141195371
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 06 January 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a philosopher, critic, composer, and poet whose works include Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, Twilight of the Idols, The Antichrist, and his autobiography, Ecce Homo. Michael A. Scarpitti is an independent scholar of philosophy. Robert C. Holub is a professor of German at Ohio State University.