On the Genealogy of Morals

Are “good” and “evil” social constructs? Why or why not?

Nietzsche criticizes other philosophers and intellectuals for failing to examine the “historical sense” of ideas and beliefs. How does historical context and origin contribute to a person’s understanding of cultural and philosophical concepts? How does it detract from understanding?

Many scholars disagree about whether Nietzsche’s work should be examined through a biographical lens. How might a biographical understanding of Nietzsche alter the interpretation of his work? Is such understanding necessary or valuable when reading On the Genealogy of Morals? Why or why not?