Project Gutenberg 2016-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 5256 Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm 1844 1900 Levy, Oscar 1867 1946 Levy, O. (Oscar) Levy, Oscar Ludwig Ludovici, Anthony M. (Anthony Mario) 1882 1971 Ludovici, Anthony Mario Ludovici, A. M. (Anthony Mario) Ludovici, Tony The Twilight of the Idols; or, How to Philosophize with the Hammer. The Antichrist Complete Works, Volume Sixteen Marc D'Hooghe at http://www.freeliterature.org (Images generouly made available by the Hathi Trust.) "The Twilight of the Idols; or, How to Philosophize with the Hammer" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a critical examination of traditional values in Western philosophy and morality, articulating Nietzsche's call for a profound reassessment and "transvaluation" of these values. Central to the work is the idea that many long-held beliefs, particularly those stemming from religious and moral doctrines, have become idols that require destruction to clear the way for a more life-affirming philosophy. The opening of "The Twilight of the Idols" sets the stage for Nietzsche's sweeping critique of societal norms and philosophies that undermine individual strength and vitality. It features a translator’s preface that provides background on the work's brief composition timeframe and its significance in Nietzsche's oeuvre. The preface emphasizes Nietzsche's intent to challenge entrenched beliefs that he sees as harmful, claiming that the "old truth" is becoming irrelevant as humanity faces a new and empowered understanding of existence. Nietzsche expresses his conviction that current interpretations of morality do not serve life but rather promote a stance of decay and resentment against it. Throughout this groundwork, the author foreshadows the profound arguments he will present in the subsequent sections, illuminating his vision to invigorate human potential. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Philosophy B Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics 500344 2025-07-21T04:45:38.322086 text/html 488937 2024-10-23T00:41:49 text/html 238614 2025-07-21T04:45:44.232015 application/epub+zip 243413 2025-07-21T04:45:39.264026 application/epub+zip 234520 2025-07-21T04:45:38.779107 application/epub+zip 401295 2025-07-21T04:45:47.991971 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358171 2025-07-21T04:45:43.692999 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349608 2022-09-23T20:26:12.616328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 454423 2025-07-21T04:45:37.567066 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 434296 2024-10-23T00:41:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18288 2025-07-21T04:45:48.124966 application/rdf+xml 11195 2025-07-21T04:45:38.868018 image/jpeg 2114 2025-07-21T04:45:38.824036 image/jpeg 221859 2025-07-21T04:45:38.364011 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia de.wikipedia