Friedrich Nietzsche

Philosopher

Country: Germany
Born: 1844
Died: 1900

Quick Facts
* Key ideas include interpreting tragedy as an affirmation of life, an eternal recurrence, a rejection of Platonism, and a repudiation of both Christianity and egalitarianism.
* Known as the father of nihilism.
* Best known for 'Thus spoke Zarathustra', 'Birth of Tragedy' and 'The Gay Science'.