“There is perhaps nothing so admirable in Christianity and Buddhism as their art of teaching even the lowest to elevate themselves by piety to a seemingly higher order of things, and thereby to retain their satisfaction with the actual world in which they find it difficult enough to live - this very difficulty being necessary.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL (Modern Philosophy Series): From World’s Most Influential & Revolutionary Philosopher, the Author of The Antichrist, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, The Genealogy of Morals, The Gay Science and The Birth of Tragedy
This book delves into complex philosophical discussions, challenging traditional moral frameworks and offering a unique perspective on human nature and ethics. It is a cornerstone text in the author's extensive body of work, which includes notable titles such as The Antichrist, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, The Genealogy of Morals, The Gay Science, and The Birth of Tragedy. more
Author
Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, and writer whose works have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy, literature, and thought. His ideas revolve around concepts such as the 'will to power', the 'Übermensch', and the 'eternal recurrence'. more
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