Friedrich Nietzsche

Born in 1844
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  • Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was a German philosopher, classical scholar, and cultural critic who became one of the most influential modern thinkers.

  • Born in 1844, he began his career as a philologist before turning to philosophy.

  • Nietzsche's work encompassed various topics, including religion, morality, and the human condition.

  • He developed concepts such as the Übermensch, eternal recurrence, and the will to power.

  • His writing style was characterized by aphorisms and poetic language.

  • Nietzsche's later years were marked by mental illness, and he died in 1900.

  • His sister's posthumous editing of his work led to associations with fascism, but scholars have since corrected these misinterpretations.

  • Nietzsche's ideas continue to influence philosophy, art, and culture.

Books by Friedrich Nietzsche