On the Genealogy of Morals

On the Genealogy of Morals (translation of 'Zur Genealogie der Moral', sometimes translated 'On the Geneology of Morality), is a polemic written by the 19th century German philosopher and philologist Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche in 1887.

Related Topics:
Polemic - 19th century - German - Philosopher - Philologist - Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche - 1887

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The book was "meant to supplement and clarify" his previous work, "Beyond Good and Evil". It is primarily concerned with exploring the origins of morality, specifically, Christian morality.

Related Topics:
Beyond Good and Evil - Morality - Christian

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~