Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher of the late 19th century
who challenged the foundations of Christianity and traditional
morality. He believed in life, creativity, health, and the realities
of the world we live in, rather than those situated in a world
beyond. Central to his philosophy is the idea of “life-affirmation,”
which involves an honest questioning of all doctrines that drain
life's energies, however socially prevalent those views might
be. Often referred to as one of the first existentialist philosophers,
Nietzsche's revitalizing philosophy has inspired leading figures in
all walks of cultural life, including dancers, poets, novelists,
painters, psychologists, philosophers, sociologists and social
revolutionaries.
From
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
See also
wikipedia