Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, critic, composer, poet, writer, and philologist. His work profoundly influenced modern intellectual history. He died in 1900
Amor fati means "love of fate" in Latin. Concept linked to Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. Nietzsche made it central to his philosophy
Nietzsche's concept of will to power describes main driving force in humans. Concept never systematically defined in Nietzsche's work. Influenced by Schopenhauer's will to live and Boscovich's centers of force
Superhuman refers to beings with abilities exceeding natural human capabilities. Superhumanism advocates deliberate pursuit of qualities for philosophical reasons. Nietzsche's Übermensch concept explores human potential for transcendence
Nietzsche's moral philosophy is primarily critical in orientation. Morality has both descriptive and normative components. All moralities share certain structural characteristics despite varying content
Friedrich Nietzsche was born in 1844 in Röcken, Germany. He became the youngest professor of classical philology at Basel at age 24. He had a close friendship with Richard Wagner, which ended in 1876