Die Streitschrift "Zur Genealogie der Moral" ist eine Ergänzung und Erläuterung zu Nietzsches "Jenseits von Gut und Böse", in der verschiedene soziologische, psychologische und historische Theorien und Thesen diskutiert werden und die geschichtlichen und psychischen Voraussetzungen und die Entwicklungsbedingungen moralischer Wertvorstellungen analysiert werden, um die Motive menschlichen Handelns und Denkens nachzuvollziehen.

Friedrich Nietzsches grandiose Streitschrift 'Zur Genealogie der Moral' erschien erstmals 1887 und ist eins seiner einflussreichsten Werke.

Friedrich Nietzsche - On the Genealogy of Morals - A Polemical Tract. On the Genealogy of Morality, or On the Genealogy of Morals (German: Zur Genealogie der Moral), subtitled "A Polemic" (Eine Streitschrift), is a book by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, composed and first published in 1887 with the intention of expanding and following through on certain new doctrines sketched out in his previous book Beyond Good and Evil. The book is considered by some Nietzsche scholars to be a work of sustained brilliance and power as well as his masterpiece. It consists of a preface and three interrelated Abhandlungen ("treatises" or "essays"), which trace episodes in the evolution of moral concepts with a view to undermining "moral prejudices", and specifically the morality of Christianity and Judaism. Nietzsche's treatises outline his thoughts "on the origin of our moral prejudices", thoughts a long time in the making and already given brief and imperfect expression in his Human, All Too Human (1878). Nietzsche attributes the desire to publish his "hypotheses" on the origins of morality to reading his friend Paul Ree's book The Origin of the Moral Sensations (1877) and finding the "genealogical hypotheses" offered there unsatisfactory. Nietzsche has come to believe that "a critique of moral values" is in order, that "the value of these values themselves must be called into question". To this end he finds it necessary to provide an actual history of morality, rather than a hypothetical account in the style of Ree, whom Nietzsche refers to as an "English psychologist" (using the word "English" to designate a certain intellectual temperament rather than a nationality).

"The Genealogy of Morals" (Original German Title "Zur Genealogie der Moral: Eine Streitschrift') is a seminal work in which Nietzsche delves into the historical and psychological origins of moral values, continuing his arguments in Beyond Good and Evil. This book has greatly influenced Modernist thinkers like Sigmund Freud , and Post-Modern thinkers like Michel Foucault. It was very popular in France in the 20th century, further establishing a Nihilistic foundation of central European society. This work, which consists of a preface and three "treatises," is one of Nietzsche's most influential writings. They are not a collection of aphorisms like most of his other works, but longer, systematic texts with a thoroughly scientific approach: he presents sociological, historical, and psychological theses attacking Protestant Theology. Unlike the classical moral philosophers, Nietzsche does not attempt to derive or justify morality, but rather to trace the historical development and psychological preconditions of certain moral values. Thus, he does not ask how people should act, but why people (individuals or groups) believe they should act in a certain way, or want others to act in a certain way. He uses a genealogical method to trace the development of moral concepts, revealing their contingent and power-laden nature. The book is divided into three essays, each exploring different aspects of morality, including the contrast between master and slave morality, the role of guilt and guilt in the formation of conscience, and the ascetic ideal. Nietzsche's analysis in this work has had a profound influence on subsequent philosophical and cultural thought, particularly in the fields of ethics and moral psychology. The juxtaposition of a "slave morality" and a "master morality" from the first treatise has become a catchphrase, although this concept comes directly from Hegel's notion of the slave dialectic leading to absolute freedom. The third treatise, in which Nietzsche offers a detailed critique of ascetic ideals, is fundamental to the understanding of all of his later writings. First published in 1887 by the publishing house C. G. Naumann in Leipzig, Germany, this is a new 2024 translation from this original 1886 German manuscript contains a new Afterword by the Translator, a timeline of Nietzsche's life and works, an index with descriptions of his core concepts and summaries of his complete body of works. This translation is designed to allow the armchair philosopher to engage deeply with Nietzsche's works without having to be a full-time Academic. The language is modern and clean, with simplified sentence structures and diction to make Nietzsche's complex language and arguments as accessible as possible. This Reader's Edition also contains extra material that amplifies the manuscript with autobiographical, historical and linguistic context. This provides the reader a holistic view of this very enigmatic philosopher as both an introduction and an exploration of Nietzsche's works; from his general understanding of his philosophic project to an exploration of the depths of his metaphysics and unique contributions. This edition contains: • An Afterword by the Translator on the history, impact and intellectual legacy of Nietzsche • Translation notes on the original German, Latin and Greek manuscript • An index of Philosophical concepts used by Nietzsche with a focus on Existentialism and Phenomenology • A chronological list of Nietzsche's entire body of works • A detailed timeline of Nietzsche's life and works

"The Genealogy of Morals" (German: "Zur Genealogie der Moral") is a philosophical work written by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The book was published in 1887 and is divided into three essays: "Good and Evil, Good and Bad," "Guilt, Bad Conscience, and the Like," and "What is the Meaning of Ascetic Ideals?" In "The Genealogy of Morals," Nietzsche delves into an analysis of the origins and development of moral values in Western society. He challenges conventional moral theories and seeks to uncover the psychological and historical factors that have shaped our moral concepts. Nietzsche employs a method of genealogy, which involves tracing the historical development of ideas and values to reveal their underlying motivations and consequences. One of the central themes in the book is the distinction between "master morality" and "slave morality." Nietzsche argues that in early human societies, there was a morality of the ruling class (masters) that emphasized values such as strength, power, and nobility. However, as the oppressed class (slaves) gained influence, their values of humility, meekness, and sympathy became dominant, leading to a shift in moral perspectives. Nietzsche also explores the concept of "ressentiment," a term he uses to describe the deep-seated resentment and hostility felt by the weak and oppressed. According to Nietzsche, this resentment plays a crucial role in the development of slave morality. The third essay, "What is the Meaning of Ascetic Ideals?," examines the role of asceticism in shaping moral values. Nietzsche investigates the motives behind ascetic practices and their impact on human psychology and culture. "The Genealogy of Morals" is a complex and provocative work that challenges traditional moral philosophy and invites readers to reconsider the origins and nature of morality. Nietzsche's writing is often characterized by its aphoristic style and critical engagement with the prevailing moral and philosophical views of his time.

A new 2023 translation into American English from the original manuscript of Nietzsche's 1887 "Zur Genealogie der Moral" or "On the Genealogy of Morals". This edition is bilingual- the original text is included in the back as reference material behind the English translation. This is volume 8 in the Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche by Newcomb Livraria Press. In tracing the origins of morality, the ruthless philosopher-artist surveys all of human history from a Darwinian-historical perspective first, and then from a phenomenological lens. He does not have the Teleological view of history of Hegel, but rather sees a broken mess of repression and mistakes leading to the modern world, which must all be broken down. His great work is to help society return to a pre-socratic greek warrior society. This and his following works Beyond Good and Evil and The Twilight of the Idols are “the books of the revaluation of all values”.