Twilight of the Idols and The Anti-Christ (Translated by Thomas Common with Introductions by Willard Huntington Wright)

Friedrich Nietzsche's provocative ideas challenge the philosophical norms of his time, focusing on self-deception and the confusion between cause and effect. He critiques concepts such as accountability and free will, addressing what he terms 'The Problem of Socrates' and 'The Four Great Errors.' Written in a brief yet intense period, this work lays the groundwork for his later critiques of institutional Christianity. Despite its negativity, Nietzsche's insights reveal a profound understanding of human nature and an underlying optimism about mankind's potential.