Summary
Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future (1886) is one of Friedrich Nietzsche’s most influential philosophical works.
In this razor-sharp critique of traditional Western morality, Nietzsche challenges the foundations of truth, religion, morality, and societal norms.
He argues that what is often accepted as "good" and "evil" is not grounded in objective reality but rather shaped by cultural, psychological, and power dynamics.
Nietzsche proposes that instead of blindly adhering to dogmatic moral systems—especially those rooted in Christianity—humanity should strive to create new values that affirm life, strength, and individuality.
He introduces key philosophical ideas such as the "will to power," "master-slave morality," and critiques of herd mentality, warning against the dangers of mediocrity and conformity.