Philosophy
Beyond Good and Evil
Nietzsche attacks the assumptions of earlier philosophers, questioning the idea of objective truth and traditional morality, and sketches a new way of thinking about values and the free spirit.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1886
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 240
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you are ready for dense, provocative philosophy delivered in short aphorisms.
Skip this if you want an easy introduction or dislike arguments with sweeping, offensive claims.
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Quick answers about Beyond Good and Evil
- What is Beyond Good and Evil about?
- Nietzsche attacks the assumptions of earlier philosophers, questioning the idea of objective truth and traditional morality, and sketches a new way of thinking about values and the free spirit.
- Who should read Beyond Good and Evil?
- Read it if you are ready for dense, provocative philosophy delivered in short aphorisms. Skip it if you want an easy introduction or dislike arguments with sweeping, offensive claims.
- How long and how fast is Beyond Good and Evil?
- It is a slow-paced, short read of about 240 pages, first published in 1886.
- Does Beyond Good and Evil have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Prejudice.
- Can I borrow Beyond Good and Evil for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Beyond Good and Evil; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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