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By turns illuminating, infuriating, bewildering, and amusing, Nietzsche's masterwork covers a lot of ground. He rejects most strands of Western thought, especially on the subject of morality, and develops his own theme demanding that individuals embrace their own 'will to power' to give life intention and direction. First published in German in 1887, this translation was produced in 1907 by Helen Zimmern, a long-standing acquaintance of Nietzsche.There is an accessible text at http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4363 but it leaves out all words in Greek, and is not in alignment with any printed ...

"Beyond Good and Evil" is a pivotal work by Friedrich Nietzsche, published in 1886. In it, Nietzsche critiques traditional morality, introduces the concept of the "will to power" as a driving force in human behavior, and distinguishes between master and slave morality. He also emphasizes perspectivism, challenges religious beliefs, and presents the idea of the "eternal recurrence," encouraging readers to question conventional values and think differently about morality and truth. This influential book is known for its provocative style and lasting impact on philosophy and culture.

By turns illuminating, infuriating, bewildering, and amusing, Nietzsche's masterwork covers a lot of ground. He rejects most strands of Western thought, especially on the subject of morality, and develops his own theme demanding that individuals embrace their own 'will to power' to give life intention and direction. First published in German in 1887, this translation was produced in 1907 by Helen Zimmern, a long-standing acquaintance of Nietzsche.There is an accessible text at http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4363 but it leaves out all words in Greek, and is not in alignment with any printed ...