Human, All Too Human
A turn toward the free spirit, historical explanation, and psychological observation.
Menschliches, Allzumenschliches
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In Nietzsche’s life
When it was written
- Written
- 1876–1878
- Publication
- 1878; new preface, 1886
Dedicated to Voltaire in its first edition, this book turns toward historical and psychological explanation and away from Nietzsche’s earlier Wagnerian hopes.
“there are no eternal facts, as there are likewise no absolute truths.”
What it’s about
In short aphorisms, Nietzsche examines morality, religion, art, society, and everyday life. He increasingly explains elevated ideals through ordinary human motives and historical development.
Key ideas
- 1
Historical philosophy
Values and beliefs have developed through human practices.
- 2
Psychological scrutiny
Noble explanations may conceal familiar motives.
- 3
The free spirit
Independence begins with questioning inherited convictions.
Who it’s for
- Readers exploring Nietzsche’s thought
- Anyone interested in philosophy, culture, and the history of values
