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Beyond Good and Evil

By: Friedrich Nietzsche
Narrated by: Steven Crossley
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Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil, first published in 1886, presents a scathing critique of traditional morality and attacks previous philosophers for their blind acceptance of Christian ideals of virtue. As an alternative to what he viewed as the illogical and irrelevant philosophy of the nineteenth century, Nietzsche argues for the importance of imagination, self-assertion, danger, and originality for genuine philosophy. He furthermore denies the existence of a universal system of morality and instead offers a framework in which social roles and power dynamics dictate what is appropriate. A culmination of Nietzsche's mature philosophy, Beyond Good and Evil is a classic of moral thought and one of the foundations of existentialism. This edition is the translation by Helen Zimmern.

Public Domain (P)2011 Tantor Philosophy Morality Classics
Profound Insights • Masterful Writing • Superb Narration • Philosophical Depth • Thought-provoking Ideas

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I admittedly listened to only a little of this book (somewhat into the first chapter) but that is because the narrator spoke very dramatically with, annoyingly, a strong modulation in volume. Some words would be loud but then some would be inaudible. This is a particular problem with Nietzsche since he often looks at subtle concepts where hearing even the prepositions is important to grasping his point. Therefore, I switched to the narration by Alex Jennings which is better (and which uses a translation that also includes brief notes before each chapter).

Difficult to understand

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He is full of himself and his own intellect. He is not antisemitic, but he prescribes a horrible civilization.

Nietzsche really is as bad as they say.

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I've read this, but listening brought new perspective. Enjoyed very much. I recommend this message.

I've read this book before.

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So I put this on with the goal of NOT bingewatching season 2 of The Crown until I finished it. My house is pretty clean now. The narrator sounded just pompous enough that I'm sure Nietzsche would have approved.

Great for cleaning

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Some areas I would have appreciated a translation of the multiple languages even if in written text

Translation

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

One of Nietzsche's best works.

What about Steven Crossley’s performance did you like?

The narrator Steven Crossley did a superb job of capturing all of the nuances of Nietzcshe's writing. It was almost as if he was channeling Nietzsche. Great job. His voice is very easy to listen to as well. I could listen to him for hours.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes.

Steven Crossley Nails It!

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the narrator made it appear as if Nietzsche was speaking to you! great

impressed by the with the quality

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only one word can describe this book. amazing. it takes you through a journey of the soul and the different avenues one might take on this crazy ride called life.

best book I have read this year

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I enjoyed this book, abd the vocal performance was outstanding. I stuggled a little bit with some of the content, but as a whole, it was interesting.

Interesting content. Good vocal performace.

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A man who philosophically is unparalleled. Beyond Good and Evil revealed the essence of what drives Man: The will to Exploit.

Insightful

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