Beyond Good and Evil (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Nietzsche, Friedrich

ISBN 10: 1998667588 / ISBN 13: 9781998667581

Published by Revive Classics, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beyond Good and Evil (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
• Publisher: Revive Classics
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1998667588
• ISBN 13: 9781998667581
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

In a bold exploration of morality, truth, and the human condition, this philosophical masterpiece challenges traditional values and societal norms. With sharp wit and incisive critique, it delves into the nature of good and evil, questioning the foundations of conventional ethics. Through a series of provocative aphorisms and reflections, it examines power, religion, and the complexities of human psychology. The work invites readers to reconsider deeply held beliefs and embrace a more profound understanding of existence.

Widely regarded as one of Nietzsche's most influential works, Beyond Good and Evil reshaped modern philosophy by dismantling traditional moral frameworks. Its daring critique of religion, culture, and ethics laid the groundwork for existentialism and postmodern thought. Nietzsche's radical ideas about power and human will continue to challenge readers and inspire scholars across disciplines. This groundbreaking text remains a cornerstone in understanding the evolution of contemporary philosophical discourse.

About the Author

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, born on October 15, 1844, in Röcken, Prussia, was a German philosopher and classical philologist whose ideas profoundly influenced modern intellectual history. At 24, he became the youngest individual to hold the Chair of Classical Philology at the University of Basel in Switzerland. However, due to persistent health issues, he resigned in 1879 and dedicated the next decade to his philosophical writings.Nietzsche's work is characterized by a radical critique of traditional values and a deep exploration of human existence. He introduced influential concepts such as the "will to power," the "Übermensch," and the proclamation that "God is dead," challenging the foundations of religion, morality, and culture. His distinctive style, marked by aphorisms and irony, set his writings apart from those of his contemporaries.In 1889, Nietzsche suffered a mental collapse, leading to a complete loss of his cognitive faculties, likely due to vascular dementia. He spent his remaining years under the care of his mother and later his sister, Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche, until his death on August 25, 1900, in Weimar, Germany. Posthumously, his sister edited and published his works, sometimes controversially, influencing the interpretation and reception of his philosophy.