Friedrich Nietzsche was probably one of the most criticized and controversial philosophers of modern times. His philosophy and ideas offended many as much as they attracted others for over a century after his death. Most of his work was done under ailing conditions that included headaches, depression, and loneliness during the years he lived. His philosophical ideas included, first, that God was death. Secondly, the concept of “Superman”. Third, the idea of master morality. Friedrich's arguments have influenced the way different individuals view today's concepts of religion, morality and the conquest of power. Nietzsche grew up as the son of a minister, but as he reached early adulthood, he began to question his Christian faith and beliefs. He believed that Western culture had outgrown the concept of God thus causing “the death of God.” Of course, he did not state this literally, but rather believed that modern science and technology had taken the place of “God” in people's lives. Friedrich was not affected by this, because he believed that society's problems were caused by the Christian belief, that being poor and submissive was good, and being rich and strong was evil (llllllll). He wanted people to break out of the box and do what they wanted without their religion and morals stopping them from becoming someone powerful, rich and successful. The “Death of God”, according to Nietzsche, leads to nihilism. This is the belief that the universe is devoid of objective meaning and purpose (lllll). He predicted that in future years people would feel empty when they felt that their religious values and science had nothing to offer them. Another of Nietzsche's philosophical ideas was the concept of an “Ubernme… medium of paper”. .....doing new things because they are held back by their beliefs and the rigid morals they must follow in others to fit into society. In conclusion, Friedrich Nietzsche's ideas and concepts have been criticized but at the same time praised throughout the years. They sparked a lot of controversy starting with his statement that “God was dead”. According to him, God has been killed by technology and science, which have become the new “God” in people's lives. He believed that individuals' faith does not allow them to succeed and become powerful and wealthy. He believed in the concept of a superman, who was an individual who had no God or religion to stop him from doing things that society deemed evil. Nietzsche thought that the underman had his own morality known as master morality, which gave him the power to do things openly and without shame or fear.
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