FriedrichWilhelmNietzsche(1844-1900).pptVIP

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) Early Life Born October 15, 1844 1849 father dies 1864 goes to Bonn University to study theology and philology (classics and ancient languages) 1865 transfers to Leipzig University to study philology Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) emphasized the centrality of the will/desire in understanding the world (most importantly humanity) Philosophical pessimism Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Met in 1868 Became a father figure for Nietzsche Nietzsche saw him as the reincarnation of Greek tragedy Heavily influenced Nietzsche’s understanding of art Broke with Wagne