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Book SynopsisThis Element discusses Nietzsche's ethics in his late works, from 1886 onwards. Explaining the basics of his ethical theory and exploring his goals in writing a history of Christian morality, it also takes a broader look, respectively, at Nietzsche's wider philosophy in light of his ethics.
Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Nietzsche's ethics in outline; 2. Christian morality; 3. The square circle: Nietzsche's two conflicting strategies; 4. Morality, history and genealogy; 5. Nietzsche's history: the plot; 6. Does the history achieve its goals?; 7. Nietzsche beyond Nietzsche's ethics; Conclusion. The future of Nietzschean ethics?; Bibliography; Acknowledgements.