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Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality

Friedrich Nietzsche
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Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997

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Friedrich Nietzsche

Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Germany • 1880s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality, Friedrich Nietzsche explores the origins and development of human morality, critiquing conventional moral beliefs. Nietzsche encourages individuals to question societal norms, emphasizing self-awareness and independence in ethical thinking. The text challenges readers to critically examine the motivations behind traditional morality and to embrace personal responsibility in shaping one's values.

Contemplative

Challenging

Mysterious

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,173 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality by Friedrich Nietzsche delves into the origins of moral concepts with incisive analysis. Critics praise its provocative questioning of moral values, encouraging readers to re-evaluate accepted norms. Some find its dense, aphoristic style challenging and the arguments occasionally disjointed, demanding a patient and engaged readership.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality?

A reader who relishes questioning traditional morals, enjoys philosophy, and is intrigued by Nietzsche’s critique of conventional ethics would find Daybreak compelling. This audience might also appreciate works like Beyond Good and Evil and Kierkegaard’s Eithor/Or.

4.4

2,173 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Germany • 1880s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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