BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL (Modern Philosophy Series) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Critique of Dogma and Traditional Morality through Aphorisms, Toward Affirmative, Free-Revolutionary ThoughtBy Friedrich Nietzsche
Length8h 39m
About this audiobook
Beyond Good and Evil is Nietzsche's incisive assault on the inherited certainties of Western metaphysics, morality, and religion. Written in aphoristic, polemical, and often dazzlingly ironic prose, the book dismantles the opposition between "good" and "evil" as a philosophical prejudice, replacing it with a probing inquiry into power, perspective, instinct, and value-creation. Situated after Thus Spoke Zarathustra, it clarifies many of Nietzsche's mature ideas while confronting Platonism, Christianity, Kantian ethics, and democratic modernity. Friedrich Nietzsche, trained as a classical philologist and shaped by Greek tragedy, Schopenhauer, Wagner, and his own break with academic and cultural orthodoxy, wrote from the margins of nineteenth-century Europe's intellectual life. His fragile health, solitude, and suspicion of mass moral systems sharpened his critique of complacent rationalism and herd morality. Beyond Good and Evil reflects a thinker seeking not comfort, but a more honest philosophy of human drives. This volume is essential for readers of modern philosophy, intellectual history, literature, and political thought. Demanding yet exhilarating, it rewards close reading and challenges anyone willing to question the moral assumptions beneath modern culture.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy
Length8 hrs 39 mins
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Publish dateApr 17, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL (Modern Philosophy Series) (pt. 1)
7BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL (Modern Philosophy Series) (pt. 2)
8BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL (Modern Philosophy Series) (pt. 3)
9Analysis
10Reflection
11Memorable Quotes
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