Project Gutenberg
2005-01-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm
1844
1900
Jenseits von Gut und Böse
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"Jenseits von Gut und Böse" by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work critically examines traditional moral values and the foundations of philosophical thought, with Nietzsche challenging the doctrines of past philosophers and dogmatism. Central to the text is the exploration of the concepts of truth, morality, and the will to power, reflecting Nietzsche's aim to provoke a reevaluation of the values that govern human life. The opening of "Jenseits von Gut und Böse" sets the stage with a provocative foreword that likens the pursuit of truth to a struggle for affection, suggesting that traditional philosophers, particularly dogmatists, often fail to understand their subject matter fully. Nietzsche hints at the idea that dogmatism has reached its limit and that a new kind of philosophy—one that embraces uncertainty and challenges established beliefs—is approaching. He posits that the quest for truth involves not just a desire for knowledge, but an instinctual drive shaped by underlying motives. Throughout this initial section, Nietzsche outlines his views on the complexities of the human psyche, the interplay between instinct and intellect, and the need to transcend traditional moral binaries—an argument that lays the groundwork for his subsequent explorations into the nature of morality and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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