Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morality
by David Owen
2021-06-04 21:41:17
Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morality
by David Owen
2021-06-04 21:41:17
Combining philosophical acuity, psychological insight, and a remarkably powerful prose style, Nietzsche''s Genealogy of Morality remains an incisive attack on European "morality." David Owen provides a detailed analysis of the Genealogy, situating it...
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Combining philosophical acuity, psychological insight, and a remarkably powerful prose style, Nietzsche''s Genealogy of Morality remains an incisive attack on European "morality." David Owen provides a detailed analysis of the Genealogy, situating it in the context of the development of Nietzsche''s philosophy as a whole, as well as providing a lucid account of Nietzsche''s reasons for adopting a "genealogical" investigation of moral values. Highlighting the key features of Nietzsche''s critique of morality and his call for a re-evaluation of values, Owen shows how the arguments and rhetoric of the Genealogy combine to undermine our modern understanding of moral agency. A sophisticated and nuanced analysis of Nietzsche''s great text, Owen''s work is a distinctive and significant contribution to our understanding of a landmark work of western philosophy.
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