Scheler, Max

Ressentiment (Marquette Studies in Philosophy, Vol IV)

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ISBN 13:
9780874626025
author:
Scheler, Max
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Marquette University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1994
Pages:
172
Dimensions:
140mm X 15mm
Genre:
Philosophy Of The 20th Century
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New
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Ressentiment by Max Scheler and Manfred S. Frings is a philosophical response to Nietzsche's critique of Christianity in his work Genology of Morals. In this monograph, the authors address Nietzsche's assertion that Christianity is a "slave revolt" of the weak, arguing instead that it seeks to elevate humanity through divine love. Christianity is not a destructive force seeking to bring people down to a common level, but rather an attempt to uplift individuals and foster human flourishing. The emphasis on the poor, weak, and marginalized stems from a recognition of the miracle of God's creation and infinite possibilities present in all people. This work offers a nuanced exploration of Christian love and its relationship to human flourishing, providing a thought-provoking response to Nietzsche's ideas.

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