Beyond Good and Evil contains Nietzsche's mature philosophy of the free spirit. Although it is one of his most widely read texts, it is a notoriously difficult piece of philosophical writing. The authors demonstrate in clear and precise terms why it is to be regarded as Nietzsche's philosophical masterpiece and the work of a revolutionary genius. This Reader's Guide is the ideal companion to study, offering guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text -Further reading.;Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; TRANSLATIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS FOR CITATIONS OF NIETZSCHE'S WORKS; CHAPTER 1 NIETZSCHE'S LIFE AND WORKS IN CONTEXT; CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW OF THEMES; CHAPTER 3 PART I: "ON THE PREJUDICES OF THE PHILOSOPHERS"; CHAPTER 4 PART II: "THE FREE SPIRIT"; CHAPTER 5 PART III: "WHAT IS RELIGIOUS"; CHAPTER 6 PART IV: "EPIGRAMS AND INTERLUDES"; CHAPTER 7 PART V: "NATURAL HISTORY OF MORALITY"; CHAPTER 8 PART VI: "WE SCHOLARS"; CHAPTER 9 PART VII: "OUR VIRTUES"; CHAPTER 10 PART VIII: "ON PEOPLES AND FATHERLANDS."