The man that was Friedrich Nietzsche

Friedrich Nietzche was a famous German Philosopher during his time and even after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche's work continue to be used in major social and political thesis, he is one of the most widely read philosophers of the modern era.

He had strong ideas about Christianity and traditional morality; he was able to inspire various theories and ideologies when it comes to religion.

He was well known for creating the idea of “life-affirming”, this inspired the idea of questioning the idea of every existing doctrine, it involves an honest questioning of everything that humans believe in no matter how socially prevalent this idea might be.

Nietzsche was often considered as one of the first existentialist philosophers, along with other philosophers like Soren Kierkegaard.

He had been so influential; most of Friedrich Nietzsche quotes are quoted by sociologists, dancers, poets, social revolutionaries, painters as well as psychologists and writers.

One of his most famous books written is the Spoke Zarathustra, it is considered by Nietzsche himself as one of his best works.

This book contained reflections about self-overcoming; this was a guidebook for individuals who want to have substantial changes over their lives and decisions.

Spoke Zarathustra was well loved, it contained nature metaphors, including that of pre-Socratic naturalist philosophy that will often include discussions about celestial bodies, plants, animals, air, fire and water.

He was also the one responsible for coining the term “superman” or übermenschlich, this is often used for someone who is spiritually enlightened, someone who was able to overcome himself.

It became so controversial when this belief was said to be misinterpreted by Adolf Hitler himself.

Nietzsche and his style of writing was undeniably controversial, his technique was to use parables and short narratives and often compiled them into fictional characters.

He was able to create characters like the hunchback, the ugliest man, the soothsayer, the saint including the tightrope walker. It was well received in the literary world and is still being used nowadays.

It was common for Nietzsche’s work to be misinterpreted; the words are often vague, leading to a number of questions and interpretations by other people.

Quick question dear visitors, which of the following books do you like most? I know they are all the great and it is pretty hard to choose, but still your opinion really matters to me so leave your choice on the right in the poll sections.

• “The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be mind.”
• “Blessed are the forgetful, for they get the better even of their blunders.”
• “Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”
• “The worst readers are those who behave like plundering troops: they take away a few things they can use, dirty and confound the remainder, and revile the whole.”

After the book Spoke Zarathustra, he was able to publish another book called Beyond Good and Evil, this book focused on the rethinking of Human, all-too human perspective. This book was bolder and took aim on some of the world’s greatest philosophers; he tackled current ideas regarding free will, self-consciousness including bipolar thinking.

His writings were centered on changing universally acceptable behaviors; he was also intent on focusing how man can gain their own “will to power”. His work was intent on helping man focus on how they can produce their inner power.

He also believed that there is no universal morality that can be applied to all human beings; he has designated his own concept about suitable moralities from plebeian to the noble.

Nietzsche believed that morality would be based upon a person’s physical strength and power. He remains to be one of the most influential philosophers in the world has seen and continues to influence organizations and individuals several years after his passing.

If you want to learn more interesting facts about Friedrich Nietzsche I will recommend you this video which is located right here on the right, this is documentary video from BBC, video is 51 minutes long and covers all interesting details of the famous philosophers life.

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