In the Mind of Neitzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche was German philosopher of the late nineteenth century. He produced several books during his lifetime and is quoted often. He did not have much affect while he was alive and died before he could see the lasting effects of the works in which he produced. During life, he sold very few copies of his books and his admirers amounted to only a few. Nietzsche's writings revealed that his ideas which filled his mind were constantly changing. He often contradicts his own self in his writings. Nietzsche lived his life attacking almost all of which had been considered true or sacred. He brings in question and doubt concerning God, truth, morality, equality, and many other modern values. He can be labeled as one the most controversial philosophers of his time (Craig, 1998). Nietzsche's stance on Christianity proves to be one his most written and talked about; this stance has helped create his identity to the world.

Nietzsche was born on October 15, 1844. His father, Ludwig Nietzsche, a patriotic Prussian who adored King Friedrich Wilhelm IV, named his son after his king (Hollingdale, 1999). Besides his father's mountainous love for his king, Nietzsche got his name because he was actually born on the king's birthday. Nietzsche's father died when he was only four years old in 1849. His brother died the next year.

The death of his father and brother resulted in Nietzsche being raised by his mother. His mother moved Nietzsche