Nietzsche is one of the most important and controversial thinkers in thehistory of philosophy. His writings on moral philosophy are amongst the mostwidely read ... » 

Nietzsche is one of the most important and controversial thinkers in thehistory of philosophy. His writings on moral philosophy are amongst the mostwidely read works both by philosophers and nonphilosophers. Many of the ideasraised are both startling and disturbing and have been the source of greatcontention. On the Geneaology of Morality is Nietzsches most sustained andimportant contribution to moral philosophy featuring many of the ideas firwhich he is best known the slave revolt in morals will to power geneaologyperspectivism. The Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Nietzsche on Moralityintroduces the reader to these and other important Nietzschean themes patientlyand clearly. It is the first book to examine the work in such a way and will bea vital point of reference for any Nietzsche scholar. The Routledge PhilosophyGuideBook to Nietzsche on Morality will be vital for all studentnts coming toNietzsche for the first time.The Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks painlessly introduce students to the classic works of philosophy. Each GuideBook considers a major philosopher and a key area of their philiosophy by focusing upon an important text situating the philosopher and the work in a historical context considering the text in question and assessing the philosophers contribution to contemporary thought. Nietzsche is one of the most important and controversial thinkers in the history of philopsophy. His writings on moral philosophy are among the most widely read works in philosophy many of his ideas are both startling and disturbing. «