"On the Genealogy of Morality" is Nietzsche's masterpiece in discussing the two opposing values of "good" and "evil". It reveals the natural conditions for the production of moral values from the perspectives of natural people and social people. Social conditions and even pathological conditions unearth the common original motivation for people to create different values under different conditions, aiming to re-evaluate all old values and establish the standards of future moral philosophy. The main purpose of "On the Genealogy of Morals" is not to inquire about the future of morality, but to inquire into the past of morality, the origin and history of morality, that is, the origin and history that are still shrouded in darkness, or at least extend into the depths of darkness. The Genealogy of Morals lays out a genealogy for morality, and its subtitle, "A Polemic Essay," suggests that Nietzsche is going to explore something quite provocative here, and readers will soon learn that the values we regard as noble and decent today have vulgar origins, and that good and evil have very dubious ancestry. This book goes deep into the depths of human spiritual history and is a profound book.
Reader comments
This book is very in-depth! Nietzsche explores the origins and history of morality, showing us that values considered noble and decent may have a crude past. His thoughts are truly unique and his analysis of human nature is also very profound. Although Nietzsche's views may be somewhat controversial, this is part of his appeal. As he said, we must face the world bravely and continue to create the future. This book gave me new thinking about morality, and I recommend you to read it too.
This book is very in-depth! Nietzsche explores the origins and history of morality, showing us that values considered noble and decent may have a crude past. His thoughts are truly unique and his analysis of human nature is also very profound. Although Nietzsche's views may be somewhat controversial, this is part of his appeal. As he said, we must face the world bravely and continue to create the future. This book gave me new thinking about morality, and I recommend you to read it too.