German Philosopher
[1844-1900]
Nietzsche is different from other philosophers because he rejected the systematic approach of the common philosopher instead was a proponent of individual will choice.
In fact, Nietzshe's "will to power" essentially explains what Nietzsche is all about. Ever since the advent of the slave morality, man has perversed his will to power; instead of subjecting it on others, he expresses ascetic ideals upon himself to feel powerful. Unfortunately, this has made man disenchanted with the world, and the only things that can save man is Zarathustra, the all powerful value-giver who is cognizant of his value-giving ability and he wants to express his will to power over others. This Zarathustra will lead other overmen (the "supermen" aho are also strong enough to exert their will power) to greatness.
Nietzsche's most seminal writings are:
Thus Spoke Zarathustra [written somewhere inbetween 1883-1891. Of note: it is written entirely in parable].
Beyong Good and Evil [1886]
Although scholars widely agree that it was a perversion of his ideas, Nietzsche's idea of a "will to power" was used to politically justify Nazi doctrines.
Other sources of information
The Window-Nietzsche
The perspectives of Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche Society
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