BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL - Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Critique of the Traditional Morality and the Philosophy of the PastBy Friedrich Nietzsche
Length8h 45m
About this audiobook
Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future is Nietzsche's audacious critique of the metaphysical, moral, and religious assumptions underpinning Western thought. Written in aphoristic, polemical, and often lyrical prose, the book dismantles the binary oppositions—truth and error, good and evil, self and world—on which traditional philosophy depends. Positioned after Thus Spoke Zarathustra, it clarifies Nietzsche's mature project: a genealogy of values and a call for new philosophers capable of legislating beyond inherited morality. Friedrich Nietzsche, trained as a classical philologist and deeply shaped by Greek antiquity, Schopenhauer, Wagner, and his subsequent break with both German idealism and cultural nationalism, wrote from the margins of academic and social life. His illnesses, isolation, and suspicion of modern democratic, Christian, and scientific certainties sharpened his sensitivity to the hidden drives behind ideas. This book reflects his conviction that philosophy is never disinterested but an expression of will, temperament, and power. This work is recommended for readers prepared to encounter philosophy as provocation rather than system. Demanding yet exhilarating, it rewards those interested in ethics, psychology, modernity, and the origins of contemporary critique.
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 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 8, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL - Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future (Annotated)
10CHAPTER V. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF MORALS
2Introduction
11CHAPTER VI. WE SCHOLARS
3Synopsis
12CHAPTER VII. OUR VIRTUES
4Historical Context
13CHAPTER VIII. PEOPLES AND COUNTRIES
5Author Biography
14CHAPTER IX. WHAT IS NOBLE?
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6CHAPTER I. PREJUDICES OF PHILOSOPHERS
15FROM THE HEIGHTS
7CHAPTER II. THE FREE SPIRIT
16Analysis
8CHAPTER III. THE RELIGIOUS MOOD
17Reflection
9CHAPTER IV. APOPHTHEGMS AND INTERLUDES
18Memorable Quotes
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