Definition of Nietzsche

1. Noun. Influential German philosopher remembered for his concept of the superman and for his rejection of Christian values; considered, along with Kierkegaard, to be a founder of existentialism (1844-1900).

Exact synonyms: Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Generic synonyms: Philosopher

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nietzsche

Nidwalden
Niebuhr
Nieden's syndrome
Niels Abel
Niels Bohr
Niels Henrik Abel
Niels Henrik David Bohr
Nielson
Niemann's splenomegaly
Niemann-Pick cell
Niemann-Pick disease
Niemann disease
Nierembergia frutescens
Nierembergia repens
Nierembergia rivularis
Nietzsche
Nietzschean
Nietzscheans
Niewenglowski rays
Nifong
Nifonged
Nifonging
Nifongs
Nigel
Nigel no friends
Nigella
Nigella damascena
Nigella hispanica
Nigella sativa
Niger

Literary usage of Nietzsche

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Present Conflict of Ideals: A Study of the Philosophical Background of by Ralph Barton Perry (1918)
"nietzsche. A contemporary English writer has argued at length that nietzsche is not to be held responsible for the ideals of Germany.2 He has cited the ..."

2. Readers and Writers (1917-1921) by Alfred Richard Orage (1922)
"Is nietzsche for Germany? nietzsche we are told, is being read ... It is certain that nietzsche was taken, if taken at all, in the wrong sense in Germany ..."

3. The Monist by Hegeler Institute (1910)
"... short chapters are intended to define the general trend of the theory and the probable consequences of its adoption by mankind FRIEDRICH nietzsche DER ..."

4. Dramatic Opinions and Essays, with an Apology: With an Apology by Bernard Shaw (1907)
"1 of the collected works of Friedrich nietzsche. ... Whilst I am still at large I may as well explain that nietzsche is a philosopher—that is to say, ..."

5. The Bookman's Manual: A Guide to Literature by Bessie Graham (1921)
"nietzsche in Outline and Aphorism. By AR Orage. McClurg. ... nietzsche began his career as an advocate of Schopenhauer's philosophy. ..."

6. The Savoy: An Illustrated Monthly by Arthur Symons (1896)
"At present, however, I know of no attempt to deal with nietzsche from the ... Apart from praise or blame, which seem here alike impertinent, nietzsche is ..."

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