The Genealogy of Morals · Character
the German
Generic national type critiqued for philosophical and cultural shortcomings.
minor
Also known as German
First appearance: the genealogy of morals
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- Psychological
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- Moral and cultural archetypes
- German intellectual decadence
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psychological · negative
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