Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was a German philosopher of the late 19th century, born in Rocken bei Lutzen Germany, October 15, 1844. Nietzsche once wrote, "He who strays form tradition becomes a sacrifice to the extraordinary." It might be said that this was a reflection of himself. Obviously a true romantic, his love for nature and humanity, even the sheer disgust he had for Christianity. All of his essays and writings represent his strong feelings about Romanticism. Friedrich …
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…was a brilliant man. It has been said he was insane, but maybe he was just ahead of his time. Despite the problems he had he still came out of it triumphant. He inspired all different kinds of people, dancers, painters, poets, novelists, psychologists, philosophers, and sociologists. Critics have found his philosophies to still be valid in today's world. In spite of his mental illnesses in no way does it detract from his real greatness!