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Friedrich Nietzsche (Ethics (Ready Reference series))

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Nietzsche attacked traditional ethical theories, especially those rooted in religion. He did so because he believed that human life has no moral purpose except for the meaning that human beings give it. His outlook encouraged moral relativism, but he also advocated a demanding personal ethical perspective of his own. It emphasized the individual will, excellence, and discipline. In both its critical and its affirmative dimensions, Nietzsche’s philosophy continues to have profound effects on moral theory and practice.

The Will to Power

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