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Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher, critic, composer, poet, and philologist whose work has profoundly influenced modern intellectual history. He is known for his radical questioning of traditional morality, his critique of Christianity, and his emphasis on the importance of individual freedom and self-creation.

Nietzsche's key ideas include: • The "will to power": The fundamental drive of all living things. • The "eternal recurrence": The idea that life is an infinite cycle of repetition. • The "Übermensch": A higher, more evolved being that transcends conventional morality. • The "death of God": The idea that traditional religious beliefs are no longer valid. • The "transvaluation of values": The re-evaluation and reordering of moral values.

Nietzsche was highly critical of conventional morality, which he believed was based on slave morality and ressentiment. He argued that true morality should be based on strength, courage, and creativity.

Nietzsche's philosophy had a profound influence on the development of existentialism, a philosophical movement that emphasizes the importance of individual freedom, responsibility, and the search for meaning in an absurd world.

Nietzsche's most famous works include: • Thus Spoke Zarathustra • The Antichrist • Beyond Good and Evil • The Genealogy of Morals • The Will to Power