Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997
292
Book • Nonfiction
Germany • 1880s
1997
Adult
18+ years
In Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality, Friedrich Nietzsche explores the origins and development of human morality, critiquing conventional moral beliefs. Nietzsche encourages individuals to question societal norms, emphasizing self-awareness and independence in ethical thinking. The text challenges readers to critically examine the motivations behind traditional morality and to embrace personal responsibility in shaping one's values.
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Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality by Friedrich Nietzsche delves into the origins of moral concepts with incisive analysis. Critics praise its provocative questioning of moral values, encouraging readers to re-evaluate accepted norms. Some find its dense, aphoristic style challenging and the arguments occasionally disjointed, demanding a patient and engaged readership.
A reader who relishes questioning traditional morals, enjoys philosophy, and is intrigued by Nietzsche’s critique of conventional ethics would find Daybreak compelling. This audience might also appreciate works like Beyond Good and Evil and Kierkegaard’s Eithor/Or.
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1997
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