Philosophy of the Aristocrat | Friedrich Nietzsche

The Genealogy of Morals | Extract from the First Essay, Section 10.

In this video, I present a narration of Section 10 from the First Essay of Friedrich Nietzsche's "On the Genealogy of Morals." This section delves into the origins and consequences of the concepts of 'good' and 'bad' in human society, focusing particularly on how these terms have evolved. Nietzsche discusses the transition from values established by the nobility to those created by the priestly class, emphasising the psychological conflict and ressentiment this shift introduced.

The video is enriched with video footage in addition to original musical compositions, designed to visually and sonically represent Nietzsche's exploration of moral genealogy. The visuals aim to evoke the stark contrast between the aristocratic valour and the ascetic humility that Nietzsche critiques, illustrating the profound impact of these moral transformations on human consciousness and culture. This excerpt is taken from the translation by Michael A. Scarpitti, Penguin Classics, 2013.