Philosopher · 1844 – 1900
Friedrich Nietzsche
Little-Known Facts
- He became a full professor of classical philology at the University of Basel at the age of 24, before turning to philosophy.
- He suffered a mental collapse in 1889 and spent his final years incapacitated.
Myths & Misconceptions
Was Nietzsche a Nazi or antisemite?
No. Nietzsche explicitly condemned antisemitism and German nationalism; his writings were posthumously misused by his sister and the Nazis.