Human, All Too Human

Historical Context and Significance

Friedrich Nietzsche's «Human, All Too Human», published in 1878, represents a significant stage in his philosophical development. This work marks the transition from a romantic and metaphysical phase to a more rational and critical approach. In this book, Nietzsche begins to distance himself from the influence of Richard Wagner and Arthur Schopenhauer, reflected in his critique of metaphysics and religion. He explores human nature, morality, and social institutions from a perspective of skepticism and empiricism. The book had a considerable impact on the development of existentialism and postmodernism, as well as on 20th-century philosophy as a whole. It inspired many thinkers to rethink traditional values and moral norms, making it a significant milestone in the history of philosophy.