Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) was a German philosopher whose ideas on Morality, Religion, and culture were shaped by his experiences as a philologist and his battles with Health issues. Living during a Period of intellectual upheaval in Europe, Nietzsche challenged traditional moral Values. His groundbreaking Work, "On the Genealogy of Morals," was published in 1887 in Germany, amid growing Skepticism towards established moral doctrines. While initially controversial and met with Criticism, the book gradually gained Recognition for its radical re-evaluation of morality. Over Time, it influenced Existentialism, postmodernism, and Psychoanalysis, resonating with thinkers such as Michel Foucault and Jacques derrida. Nietzsche's ideas unexpectedly inspired movements beyond Philosophy, impacting Literature, Psychology, and even pop culture across diverse cultures.
Guiding Question
What lies beneath the morality you hold sacred?