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Penguin Classics On the Genealogy of Morals: A Polemic, Paperback
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What Stands Out
Critical Analysis
Offers profound insights into morality's origins, making it essential for philosophy enthusiasts and students seeking a deeper understanding of ethical frameworks.
Accessible Edition
This paperback format provides easy handling and reading, perfect for casual readers and scholars alike who wish to engage with Nietzsche's challenging ideas.
Classic Series
Part of the esteemed Penguin Classics collection, ensuring high-quality publication and credibility, making it a valued addition to any literature or philosophy library.
Product Details
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Political & Social Sciences |
| Publication date | January, 2014 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | Ethics & Moral Philosophy |
| Series title | Penguin Classics |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Original languages | English |
| Translator | Michael A. Scarpitti |
| Translated from | German |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Editor | Robert C. Holub |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 5.36 x 0.46 x 7.72 in (13.6 x 1.2 x 19.6 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.35 lb (160 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Philosophy |
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Philosophy Students
Students of philosophy will find Nietzsche's arguments and critiques essential for understanding moral philosophy's evolution.
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Scholars of Ethics
Researchers examining the foundations of moral values will benefit from Nietzsche's provocative insights and critiques of traditional ethics.
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Intellectual Debate Enthusiasts
Readers who enjoy engaging in deep discussions about morality and societal values will appreciate the book's thought-provoking content.
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Casual Readers
Individuals looking for light reading may find Nietzsche's complex arguments and philosophical jargon challenging and off-putting.
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Penguin Classics On the Genealogy of Morals: A Polemic, Paperback
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Friedrich Nietzsche All Books Editorial Review
Overall, the reception of this particular edition of Friedrich Nietzsche's "Genealogy of Morality" is positive. The introduction by a respected Nietzsche scholar is praised for providing a helpful framework for understanding Nietzsche's often complex text. The extensive scholarly apparatus, including endnotes and biographic and bibliographic details, is also noted as being exhaustive and useful for interpreting Nietzsche's allusions and references. The genealogical analysis of the concepts of good, right, bad, and wrong is highlighted as a notable aspect of the text, along with a glimpse into Nietzsche's "perspectivalist" epistemology in the third section. The writing style is described as both enjoyable and thought-provoking, with Nietzsche being hailed as a master stylist. However, there is criticism of Nietzsche's lack of solid arguments and warrant for rejecting the traditional view of truth as correspondence. This skepticism in Nietzsche's philosophy raises questions about the implications of his earlier critique of moral concepts. Some readers found the book to be jumpy and esoteric, with little connection between paragraphs, which is characteristic of Nietzsche's later works. One reviewer initially Considered stopping reading after the introduction and again halfway through the first essay, but found some statements interesting in the first two essays and found the third essay to be more engaging.
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- Excellent introduction providing a workable framework for interpreting Nietzsche's text
- Exhaustive scholarly apparatus with extensive endnotes and biographic/bibliographic details
- Notable genealogical analysis of concepts of good/right-bad/wrong
- Glimpse into Nietzsche's "perspectivalist" epistemology
- Enjoyable and thought-provoking writing style
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- Lack of solid arguments and warrant for rejecting traditional view of truth as correspondence
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- First time in Penguin Classics: Nietzsche's accessible exploration of key ideas in Beyond Good and Evil.
- Elucidates and expands on the cryptic aphorisms of Beyond Good and Evil.
- Presents a coherent discussion of morality.
- More accessible than much of Nietzsche's previous writings.
- Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.
- Readers trust the series for authoritative texts and up-to-date translations.
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