Chronology; 1. Introduction; 2. The Preface; Approaching the Genealogy; Knowing ourselves ; A memoir of the genealogist; The descent of our moral prejudices; The critique of morality: the value of values; The Dionysian Drama of the soul; 3. First Treatise: ‘Good and Evil’, ‘Good and Bad’; Introduction; The basic narrative; Philosophical arguments; Methodological and rhetorical issues; 4. Second Treatise: ‘Guilt’, ‘Bad Conscience’, and Related Matters; Introduction; The basic narrative; Philosophical arguments; Methodological and rhetorical issues; 5. Third Treatise: What Do Ascetic Ideals Mean?; Introduction; The basic narrative; Philosophical arguments; Methodological and rhetorical issues; 6. Conclusion; Glossary of Key Terms; Guide to Further Reading; Index.