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Friedrich Nietzsche - Biography

Nietzsche is a name associated with deep philosophical thoughts, a critical view of morality and religion, and literary works that have left an incredible influence on world culture and philosophy. In this biography, we look at the life and philosophical teachings of a Nietzsche, his contributions to philosophy and literature, and the influence he had on the modern world.

Friedrich Wilhelm was born on October 15, 1844 in Röcken, a small town in Prussia (modern-day Germany). His father was a priest and the family lived in a strict Christian environment. Friedrich's early years were a time when he began to shape his own views and explore philosophy and literature.

After graduation, he entered the University of Bonn, and then the University of Leipzig, where he studied classical philology and theology. His studies were successful, and he began working as a professor of classical philology at the University of Basel.

Friedrich became famous for his philosophical writings, in which he expressed a number of revolutionary ideas that upended the traditional idea of morality, religion and human nature. He preached ideas about "will to power," "impotent morality," and "superhuman." His works include "So said Zarathustra," "So said Zarathustra. Prologue, "" So wrote Zarathustra. Songs and Fragments, "" Genealogy of Morality "and many others.

His work sparked fierce debate and divided public opinion. Nietzsche has been criticized for his anti-religious views and bold claims about morality. His ideas of "eternal return" and "re-evaluation of all values" continue to arouse interest and debate in the modern world.

Friedrich was also known for his personal struggles and health problems. In 1889, he ended up in a psychiatric hospital in Turin after a nervous breakdown. His final years were marked by illness and madness. He spent most of his life in isolation and alienation.