Master morality contrasts slave morality from "summary" of The Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche,Horace Barnett Samuel
In examining the origins of morality, one cannot ignore the stark contrast between what Nietzsche terms master morality and slave morality. Master morality is characterized by a set of values that are driven by a sense of power, strength, and nobility. Those who adhere to master morality see themselves as the creators of their own values, defining good and evil based on their own terms. They embrace qualities such as courage, pride, and independence, valuing individual greatness above all else. On the other hand, slave morality emerges as a response to master morality, born out of a sense of resentment and powerlessness. Those who subscribe to slave morality are the oppressed, the downtrodden, the weak. They define good and evil in opposition to the values of the masters, elevating qualities like humility, compassion, and selflessness. Instead of seeking power for themselves, they seek to undermine the power of the masters through moral judgments and societal norms that prioritize meekness and conformity. The fundamental difference between ma...
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