Friedrich Nietzsche

Philosophical profile and overview

Friedrich Nietzsche
Era
Nietzsche's work spanned the late 19th century, a period marked by rapid industrialization and the decline of traditional religious beliefs, known as the Victorian era or more specifically, the period of Post-Industrial Revolution.
Philosophical Focus
Nietzsche's philosophical focus was primarily on morality, metaphysics, and the interpretation of culture and values. He is known for his critique of religion and traditional morality, the concept of 'Ubermensch', the 'will to power' and 'eternal recurrence'. His philosophy emphasized the importance of individualism, life-affirmation, and creative self-realization.
About
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was a German philosopher, poet, composer, and philologist born on October 15, 1844 and died on August 25, 1900. He is notable for his critiques of traditional European morality and religion, as well as his theories on power, individualism, and the 'will to power'.