Leiter, Brian
Nietzsche on Morality
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415856805
- author:
- Leiter, Brian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 302
- Dimensions:
- 15.49 x 1.78 x 23.37 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nietzsche's On Morality offers a profound exploration of ethics and morality. Brian Leiter provides a clear and compelling introduction to Nietzsche's ideas, including 'the will to power', the 'slave revolt' in morality, and perspectivism. This second edition features revisions and new content, including an expanded discussion on agency and free will. Leiter's approach is notable for its emphasis on naturalism as the key to understanding Nietzsche's text. This perspective has sparked controversy among scholars, yet remains a significant contribution to our understanding of Nietzsche's philosophy. The book includes a new preface, revised sections on key topics, and an important postscript on Nietzsche's naturalism. This work is essential reading for anyone interested in Nietzsche's philosophy and its relevance to ethics and morality.