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In his biography Nietzsche: The Ethics of an Immoralist, Peter Berkowitz provides in-depth analysis of Friedrich Nietzsche's major works to challenge the oversimplification of Nietzsche's philosophy and its erroneous association with Nazi ideology. The book covers Nietzsche's life and intellectual evolution, from his youth and academic background to his military service and significant publications, emphasizing his rejection of universal truths, development of Perspectivism, and belief in the creative reevaluation of moral codes. The book discusses topics related to the Nazi Party and their misappropriation of Nietzsche's ideas.