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Good and evil are subjective concepts, influenced by individual perspectives from "summary" of Beyond Good & Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche
The distinction between good and evil is not as clear-cut as many people believe. According to Nietzsche, these concepts are not universal truths but rather subjective interpretations that vary from person to person. What one individual considers good, another may see as evil, and vice versa. This subjectivity is influenced by a person's unique perspective, experiences, beliefs, and values. Nietzsche challenges the idea of an objective moral code that dictates what is inherently good or evil. He argues that such a code is a product of societal norms and cultural conditioning, rather than a fundamental truth. Instead, he encourages individuals to question and critically examine their own beliefs about morality, recognizing that what may be considered good in one context could be seen as evil in another. By acknowledging the...
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