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100 1 _aNietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm,
_d1844-1900
245 1 4 _aThe Twilight of the Idols; or, How to Philosophize with the Hammer. The Antichrist :
_bComplete Works, Volume Sixteen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-06-07
508 _aMarc D'Hooghe at http://www.freeliterature.org (Images generouly made available by the Hathi Trust.)
520 _a"The Twilight of the Idols; or, How to Philosophize with the Hammer" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a critical examination of traditional values in Western philosophy and morality, articulating Nietzsche's call for a profound reassessment and "transvaluation" of these values. Central to the work is the idea that many long-held beliefs, particularly those stemming from religious and moral doctrines, have become idols that require destruction to clear the way for a more life-affirming philosophy. The opening of "The Twilight of the Idols" sets the stage for Nietzsche's sweeping critique of societal norms and philosophies that undermine individual strength and vitality. It features a translator’s preface that provides background on the work's brief composition timeframe and its significance in Nietzsche's oeuvre. The preface emphasizes Nietzsche's intent to challenge entrenched beliefs that he sees as harmful, claiming that the "old truth" is becoming irrelevant as humanity faces a new and empowered understanding of existence. Nietzsche expresses his conviction that current interpretations of morality do not serve life but rather promote a stance of decay and resentment against it. Throughout this groundwork, the author foreshadows the profound arguments he will present in the subsequent sections, illuminating his vision to invigorate human potential. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy
700 1 _aLevy, Oscar,
_d1867-1946
700 1 _aLudovici, Anthony M.
_q(Anthony Mario),
_d1882-1971
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52263
999 _c93097
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