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The antichrist (Readings Classics)
[Paperback - 2023]
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Category: Philosophy
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Publisher: Readings | ISBN: 9786275100386 | Pages: 68
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Written in 1888, Nietzsche s incisive critique, The Antichrist boldly confronts conventional morality, Christianity, and the foundations of Western civilization. As a scathing rebuke of institutionalized religion, Nietzsche dissects the perceived virtues of Christianity and proclaims the arrival of a cultural shift toward a more life-affirming ethos. This compact, yet potent, work showcases his razor-sharp intellect and iconoclastic spirit, challenging readers to reevaluate deeply ingrained beliefs. The Antichrist serves as a philosophical lightning bolt, illuminating Nietzsche s uncompromising perspective on morality, faith, and the future of humanity. It is a necessary read for those seeking intellectual provocation and a deeper understanding of Nietzsche s controversial legacy.

Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher and a cultural critic. He was born on October 15, 1844, in Rocken, Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia. His works criticise the traditional European morality, religious values as well as conventional philosophical ideas associated with modernity. He is often seen as a predecessor to late modern thinkers like Marx and Freud, because of his psychological analyses of false consciousness. He proposed many original theories positing an alternative morality and ideas which would bring forth a cultural renewal. His notable works include The Birth of Tragedy out of the Spirit of Music (1872), The Gay Science (1882), Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883–5), Beyond Good and Evil (1886), On the Genealogy of Morality (1887), Twilight of the Idols (1888) and The Wagner Case (1888). In 1889, Nietzsche suffered a mental breakdown. Eleven years later, he died on August 25, 1900, in Weimar, German Empire.

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