Beyond Good and Evil
Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future
Nietzsche called this book a prelude to a philosophy of the future. In nine parts and nearly three hundred numbered sections, from a sentence to several pages long, it attacks the philosophers' faith in truth, dissects the religious instinct, proposes that morality has a natural history, and sketches the free spirit who could live without the old certainties. It appeared in 1886, between Thus Spake Zarathustra and the Genealogy of Morals, and is the most accessible statement of his mature thought, though it asks to be read slowly and against the grain. This edition presents Helen Zimmern's translation, the first in English, with the closing poem rendered by L. A. Magnus. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first part free.
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Frequently asked questions about Beyond Good and Evil
Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Beyond Good and Evil online?
Yes. Beyond Good and Evil opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of Beyond Good and Evil is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Beyond Good and Evil in the public domain?
Yes. Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Helen Zimmern and L. A. Magnus. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Beyond Good and Evil?
About 4 h 15 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Beyond Good and Evil?
Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
