“Actual philosophers... are commanders and law-givers: they say "thus it shall be!", it is they who determine the Wherefore and Whither of mankind, and they possess for this task the preliminary work of all the philosophical laborers, of all those who have subdued the past - they reach for the future with creative hand, and everything that is or has been becomes for them a means, an instrument, a hammer.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
Beyond good and evil: prelude to a philosophy of the future
This seminal work delves into the nature of morality, questioning the validity of traditional moral principles and proposing an alternative framework for understanding human behavior and societal norms. The author critically examines the concepts of good and evil, challenging readers to reconsider their own moral judgments and beliefs. 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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