Nietzsche, Friedrich
The Anti-Christ
- ISBN 13:
- 9781936594269
- author:
- Nietzsche, Friedrich
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Soho Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 88
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.5 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religious,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Friedrich Nietzsche's The Anti-Christ is a provocative work that challenges the foundations of Christianity. In this seminal text, Nietzsche critiques the Christian worldview, arguing that it has corrupted humanity by suppressing individual strength and intellectual vitality. Nietzsche contends that Christianity has created a false dichotomy between good and evil, using the latter to justify its own moral code. He sees this as a form of intellectual oppression, where the pursuit of knowledge is deemed sinful. This critique is exemplified in Nietzsche's discussion of the philosopher Blaise Pascal, who he believes was misled by his Christian upbringing. This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between faith and reason, and its relevance to modern philosophical debates.