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On the Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Nietzsche

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On the Genealogy of Morals

Author
Friedrich Nietzsche
Narrator
Duncan Steen
Publisher
Naxos AudioBooks
Publish Date
1 June 2013
Run Time
6 hours 33 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Philosophy
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What to expect

This is one of the most accessible of Nietzsche’s works. It was published in 1887, a year after Beyond Good and Evil, and he intended it to be a continuation of the investigation into the theme of morality. In the first work, Nietzsche attacked the notion of morality as nothing more than institutionalised weakness, and he criticised past philosophers for their unquestioning acceptance of moral precepts. In On the Genealogy of Morals, subtitled ‘A Polemic’, Nietzsche furthers his pursuit of a clarity that is less tainted by imposed prejudices. He looks at the way attitudes towards ‘morality’ evolved and the way congenital ideas of morality were heavily coloured by the Judaic and Christian traditions.

Critics Review

  • Nietzsche is one of the great philosophers of the Western world. Unlike systematic thinkers who argue their points in simple prose, Nietzsche was a master stylist with a particular genius for crafting evocative metaphors. His ideas will startle and unnerve the listener. In this classic work from 1887, he analyses the roots of assumptions about morality. He is highly critical of the Judeo-Christian heritage and offers new directions for a proper – he would suggest healthier – moral outlook. Duncan Steen does well voicing this new translation by Ian Johnston. VERDICT: No academic library with a philosophy collection should be without a copy. Nietzsche’s perennial popularity and engaging writing style make this a good choice for public libraries as well.

    Denis Frias, Library Journal

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Details
Author
Friedrich Nietzsche
Narrator
Duncan Steen
Duration
6 hours 33 minutes
Release Date
1 June 2013
ISBN
9781843796855
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Naxos AudioBooks
Genre
Philosophy

Synopsis

This is one of the most accessible of Nietzsche’s works. It was published in 1887, a year after Beyond Good and Evil, and he intended it to be a continuation of the investigation into the theme of morality. In the first work, Nietzsche attacked the notion of morality as nothing more than institutionalised weakness, and he criticised past philosophers for their unquestioning acceptance of moral precepts. In On the Genealogy of Morals, subtitled ‘A Polemic’, Nietzsche furthers his pursuit of a clarity that is less tainted by imposed prejudices. He looks at the way attitudes towards ‘morality’ evolved and the way congenital ideas of morality were heavily coloured by the Judaic and Christian traditions.

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