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first published in 1889. In this work, Nietzsche offers a critique of the major
philosophical and cultural ideas of his time, including metaphysics, morality,
religion, and the scientific method.
Nietzsche also critiques the idea of morality in "Twilight of the Idols." He argues
that morality is a product of the will to power, and that it is always relative to
the individual and the culture in which it arises. He asserts that attempts to
impose a universal morality, such as the Christian morality, are unjust and
oppressive, and that they lead to the suppression of individuality and creativity.