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The Genealogy of Morals: Translated by Horace B. Samuel and J. M. Kennedy

by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche , Horace B. Samuel , J. M. Kennedy
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781515427261
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Sublime Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Sublime Books
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  • Pages: 118
  • Original Price: USD 19.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 345 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Ethics & Moral Philosophy

A philosophical examination of the origins and development of moral concepts, analysing the historical and psychological forces that shape systems of value. Friedrich Nietzsche approaches morality not as a fixed or universal structure, but as a product of evolving conditions, tracing distinctions such as "good and evil" and "good and bad" to differing modes of life and expressions of power.

Structured as a series of essays, the work develops its argument through critique and reinterpretation, challenging inherited assumptions concerning ethics, guilt, and responsibility. Nietzsche's method combines historical speculation with psychological insight, presenting morality as a dynamic and contested field rather than a settled domain. His analysis of resentment, ascetic ideals, and the formation of conscience remains central to the text's continuing influence.

Positioned within late nineteenth-century philosophy, The Genealogy of Morals forms a key component of Nietzsche's broader project of revaluation, engaging with questions of culture, religion, and human motivation. Its impact extends across philosophy, literature, and critical theory, where it continues to inform discussions of ethics and interpretation.

Kennedy, J. M.: - J. M. Kennedy (John McFarland Kennedy) was an English writer, translator, and editor known for his role in popularizing European philosophical thought in the English-speaking world. He translated and edited several of Nietzsche's works, contributing to their early reception and interpretation. His efforts helped establish Nietzsche's presence in modern intellectual discourse through accessible and carefully structured editions.

Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm: - Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher, philologist, and cultural critic whose work has had a profound influence on modern thought. His writings challenge traditional conceptions of morality, religion, and truth, emphasizing the role of perspective, power, and interpretation in human life. Among his major works are Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, and The Genealogy of Morals.

Samuel, Horace B.: - Horace B. Samuel was an early twentieth-century translator associated with the English-language transmission of German philosophical works, including those of Friedrich Nietzsche. His translations reflect a period in which Nietzsche's writings were first being systematically introduced to English-speaking audiences, balancing fidelity to the original text with the formal conventions of contemporary English prose.

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