The Genealogy of Morals
Friedrich Nietzsche
Read by Jeffrey Church
In 1887, with the view of amplifying and completing certain new doctrines which he had merely sketched in Beyond Good and Evil (see especially Aphorism 260), Nietzsche published The Genealogy of Morals. This work is perhaps the least aphoristic, in form, of all Nietzsche's productions. For analytical power, more especially in those parts where Nietzsche examines the ascetic ideal, The Genealogy of Morals is unequalled by any other of his works; and, in the light which it throws upon the attitude of the ecclesiast to the man of resentment and misfortune, it is one of the most valuable contributions to sacerdotal psychology. (summary by the editor of the Samuel translation) (5 hr 44 min)
Chapters
| Preface | 22:32 | Read by Jeffrey Church |
| First Essay, Part 1 | 38:09 | Read by Jeffrey Church |
| First Essay, Part 2 | 36:17 | Read by Jeffrey Church |
| Second Essay, Part 1 | 52:16 | Read by Jeffrey Church |
| Second Essay, Part 2 | 42:42 | Read by Jeffrey Church |
| Third Essay, Part 1 | 50:55 | Read by Jeffrey Church |
| Third Essay, Part 2 | 49:02 | Read by Jeffrey Church |
| Third Essay, Part 3 | 52:50 | Read by Jeffrey Church |
Reviews
Indispensible Text, Great Audio
John S.
A work of genius. Nietzsche is a rabble-rouser. He won’t many many friends on either side of the aisle of most debates. I find his conclusions disconcerting yet honest. He is worth a read by anyone interested in moral philosophy. Also, the reader of this audio version did a great job. The best I’ve heard so far on LibriVox.
A LibriVox Listener
Excellent reading of a deeply interesting book. Nietzsche is an extraordinary psychologist. For anyone in the throes of madness in the effort at being pious, to be a suffering saint, becoming one's own enemy and punisher in the process, Nietzsche is very good at administering a healthy dose of the antidote.
professional quality reading
A LibriVox Listener
It appears to be a completely flawless reading, and the reader's voice imitates what we imagine Nietzsche's to be.
Just prepare
Tom
the narration is at times showing inflection in the voice that belies a feeling. surprisingly this quality is not part of the grading which qualifies the acting. voice actors can't help but lend their core beliefs to the material conveyed, the narration here a destabilizing fall away from the meaning. the Audience will agree. the intended one
Tom M
Really good, but I found sometimes a bit too complex for an audiobook. Especially if your mind wanders momentarily and you lose the point the author was trying to make
Great book, great reader
D.Edwards87
Great book and the sound quality is excellent and reader is very coear and articulate.
Fantastic reader. Great book.
A LibriVox Listener
This overwhelming work of Friedrich Nietzsche is here read wonderfully by F. Church.
solid
Eldrpt
Dense writing, the last chapter has the most insight