Nietzsche's 'On the Genealogy of Morality': An Introduction

Cambridge Introductions to Key Philosophical Texts

by Lawrence J. Hatab

Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morality (1887) is a forceful, perplexing, important book, radical in its own time and profoundly influential ever since. This introductory textbook offers a comprehensive, close reading of the entire work, with a section-by-section analysis that also aims to show how the Genealogy holds together as an integrated whole. The Genealogy is helpfully situated within Nietzsche’s wider philosophy, and occasional interludes examine supplementary topics that further enhance the reader's understanding of the text. Two chapters examine how the Genealogy relates to standard questions in moral and political philosophy. Written in a clear, accessible style, this book will appeal to students at every level coming to read the Genealogy for the first time, and a wider range of readers will also benefit from nuanced interpretations of controversial elements in Nietzsche’s work.

Genres: Philosophy

292 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2008

Reviews

[Francisco Mosimann]

É fantástico como Hatab vai fundo no estudo do GM. Traz junto com o seu livro uma bibliografia imensa, bate de frente com as problemáticas da obra de Nietzsche e ainda expõe seus estudos sobre Ética e Politica, principalmente a vertente agonista da democracia. É uma leitura densa, porém em linguagem simples, bem esquematizado e que traz os complementos necessários para entender mais da Genealogia da Moral de Nietzsche. 4 estrelas e entra nos meus favoritos.

[Daniel]

A great intro. source guide to Nietzsche's critique of Morality.

[Hagar]

Great analysis and explanation of the Genealogy of Morals.

[Ozan Acar]

I thought this was a great book. Gives great insight into Nietzsche, good for both the casual reader and student.