Nietzsche's "Genealogy of Morality"

Combining philosophical acuity, psychological insight and a remarkably powerful prose style, "On the Genealogy of Morality" is a dazzling and brilliantly incisive attack on European morality. This text situates Nietzsche's Genealogy in the context of the development of his philosophy. David Owen provides a lucid account of Nietzsche's reasons for adopting a genealogical investigation of our moral values as well as a detailed analysis of the Genealogy itself. Highlighting the key features of Nietzsche's critique of morality and his call for a re-evaluation of values, Owen shows how the arguments and rhetoric of the Genealogy combine to undermine our modern understanding of moral agency. Rich in detail and clear in structure, this book offers readers a sophisticated and nuanced analysis of Nietzsche's great text. The book is a distinctive and significant contribution to our understanding of this landmark work of western philosophy.