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Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (October 15, 1844 – August 25, 1900) was a German philosopher, classical scholar, and cultural critic, widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of modern philosophy. Born in Röcken, Prussia, he lost his father at a young age and was raised in a religious household. Nietzsche studied theology and philology at the University of Bonn and later at the University of Leipzig, where he developed a keen interest in philosophy.

In 1869, at just 24 years old, he became the youngest professor of classical philology at the University of Basel but resigned in 1879 due to health issues that plagued him throughout his life. Nietzsche’s philosophical works include The Birth of Tragedy (1872), Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883–1885), and Beyond Good and Evil (1886). He is known for his critiques of traditional morality and religion, particularly Christianity, famously declaring that “God is dead,” which reflects his views on secularism and nihilism.

Nietzsche’s ideas on the “will to power,” the Übermensch (Overman), and eternal recurrence have had a profound impact on various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and literature. He suffered a mental breakdown in 1889 and spent the remainder of his life under care. Nietzsche died in Weimar in 1900, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence contemporary thought.