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Friedrich Nietzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche was a 19th c. German philosopher, cultural critic, and poet, who wrote extensively on religion, morality, contemporary culture, philosophy and science. He was greatly influential to the philosophical schools of existentialism, postmodernism, and post-structuralism.

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What actors and actresses appeared in Nietzsche - 2003?

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The 2003 film "Nietzsche" was directed by none other than László Nemes. This particular movie is a short, coming in at just under 30 minutes. The focus of the film is on the titular character, Friedrich Nietzsche, a renowned and influential thinker.

Why is nietzsche famous?

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Friedrich Nietzsche is famous for his existentialist philosophy which questioned traditional values and morals, advocating for individualism and self-overcoming. His works also explored the concepts of the will to power, the ubermensch (superman), and the eternal recurrence, influencing fields such as philosophy, literature, psychology, and even popular culture.

What was written by Friedrich Nietzsche in 1888?

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In 1888, Friedrich Nietzsche wrote "Ecce Homo," a book that reflects on his life, philosophy, and his views on morality and religion.

Friedrich Nietzsche If you tell a lie often enough?

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Friedrich Nietzsche believed that if a lie is repeated often enough, it can eventually be accepted as truth by those who hear it repeatedly. This concept highlights the influence of persuasion and manipulation in shaping collective beliefs and perceptions. Nietzsche cautioned against blindly accepting commonly held beliefs and encouraged critical thinking and questioning of established truths.

What nietzsche means when he recommends that you lie creatively?

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When Nietzsche recommends lying creatively, he is suggesting that individuals should use their imagination and creativity to interpret and shape reality in a way that aligns with their own values and desires. This can involve embracing a form of self-expression and self-affirmation that allows individuals to assert their own perspectives and beliefs in the face of societal norms or constraints.

What was written on Friedrich Nietzsche's gravestone?

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Friedrich Nietzsche's gravestone is inscribed with "FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE. 1844-1900."

What does oates imply about nature in her reference to Nietzsche William Butler Yeats and Wallace Stevens?

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By referencing Nietzsche, Yeats, and Stevens in relation to nature, Oates implies that nature serves as a source of inspiration, contemplation, and reflection for these thinkers. Each of them engaged with nature in unique ways, drawing upon its beauty, power, and complexity to explore philosophical, spiritual, and artistic themes in their work. Oates likely suggests that nature holds a profound significance as a subject of exploration and creative expression for these influential figures.

Why did friedrich nietzsche reject organized religion going so far as to declare that god is dead?

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Nietzsche rejected organized religion because he believed it limited individual freedom and hindered human potential. He famously declared that "God is dead" to suggest that the traditional concept of a divine being no longer held sway over society and that humanity must now create its own values and meaning. For Nietzsche, this meant embracing a life-affirming philosophy focused on self-reliance and personal growth.

Why did Nietzsche Sternly criticize Christianity?

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Nietzsche criticized Christianity because he saw it as promoting values that he believed were life-denying, such as meekness, humility, and self-sacrifice. He also felt that Christianity's emphasis on sin and guilt led to the repression of natural instincts and hindered individual flourishing. Nietzsche believed that Christianity weakened the human spirit and stifled creativity and self-assertion.

How many books did Nietzsche write?

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Nietzsche wrote several books during his lifetime, with his most famous works including "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," "Beyond Good and Evil," "The Genealogy of Morals," and "The Birth of Tragedy." In total, he authored around 15 major works, covering a wide range of philosophical topics.

How did the existentialist philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche describe the term of chance?

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Sometimes, not always, the school of existentialist thought uses providence and chance interchangeable. For Nietzsche, chance was a term he hesitated to use, however, when he did he his often quoted as saying that chance was really sublime chance. For him sublime chance ruled existence. For Nietzsche it carried a secret meaning and in the end "There is no chance".

Art is the imitation of truth according to?

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Friedrich Nietzsche said that art is the imitation truth.

What are existentialists?

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Existentialists is a philosophy that is based on the belief that humankind is not part of any sort of order or metaphysical scheme. They are in the words of Jean-Paul Sartre, thrown into this world without their desire to be here at all. As they face the fact that yes indeed they are here, well they must create their own world with apologies to no one. In the words of Sartre, to use him as an example, each man has absolute choice of self...

The existentialist does study the world, its history and other philosophies. They reach conclusions that often are quite factual ones. For example, perhaps the most famous existentialist, Nietzsche comes to the conclusion that through eons of human existence, the intellect of man has produced nothing but errors. Existentialists are often misunderstood by many and that includes other existentialists. For instance the Nietzsche comment that "God is dead" made world headlines in the field of philosophy. What does he mean when he tells us God is dead? Some say he means Man has killed God by ignoring him....

As a whole, this school of philosophy is both intriguing and mysterious.

How tall is Friedrich Nietzsche?

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Friedrich Nietzsche is 5' 8".

Did Nietzsche encourage or discourage drinking?

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Friedrich Nietzsche actually encouraged drinking, he did not discourage it.

What is Frederick Nietzsche famous for?

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Nietzsche was a well known German philologist and philosopher. He was very critical of religion and morality. One of his key ideas was the death of God.

What are some of the core beliefs of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche?

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I started this answer by clicking on "edit" from the answer previously given. I do believe that the answer already given needs major work. Thus we speak here about one of the most famous philosophers in the era of what can be called modern philosophy, despite the fact that Nietzsche lived from 1844 to 1900.

Nietzsche was well educated, was a professor in Germany, and his intellect is rated high by other philosophers and historians whether they agreed with him or not. Nietzsche's core belief was that the validity of society's values concerning culture, law, religion, politics and history were for the most part invalid at best and damaging when held to their highest execution. He had strong reasoning for this and this paraphrase of one of his quotations is often cited as an example of this. Nietzsche said that throughoutthe annals of time the "intellect of man" has been proven time and time again as being wrong and thus damaging. Examples of this can be seen by any student of history, however, Nietzsche's unmovable stance can be questioned. Armed with the belief that all the areas mentioned earlier were false and flawed, Nietzsche believed that each man was obligated to form his own belief systems and not be wedded to the accepted values of his time. He was of course a philosopher and thus was in the position to find faults often major ones with all previous attempts by philosophers to explain the meanings of life and what these meanings meant. He was not an atheist at all but had a low opinion of God. His infamous three word comment that "God is dead" has been misunderstood and -or argued among the clergy, philosophers, and historians. He believed in one view that man has killed God by not following the "rules" that God has put forth on how to live. Nietzsche thought out loud whether God created man or whether God was the product of man's belief. For certain, he was a pessimist and questioned the validity or value of life itself. His rejection of most of societies core values has placed him by consensus in the philosophic school of Existentialism.

In what year did Friedrich Nietzsche die?

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Friedrich Nietzsche was a professor, composer, and philologist who was criticized for his works for many years. He was plagued by health problems and later had a mental breakdown and died, at the age of 55, in 1900.

What is the title of Nietzsche's last book?

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Probably Ecce Homo, written in his last years, but not published until after his death in 1900. While there have been a number of essays and collections of notes and other works and manuscripts that have been published since his death, I believe Ecce Homo was the last book written by Nietzsche before he died.