Nietzsche, Friedrich (1844-1900)
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German philosopher; one of the first existentialists. Nietzsche's writings on power, esthetics, psychological philosophy and history have inspired a wide range of anthropologists, from Malinowski to Benedict.


For an authoritative treatment of Nietzsche's life and work, see:
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/nietzsche/