Full Name: Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche. Profession: Philosopher路Cultural Critic路Writer. Nationality: German. Born: October 15, 1844. Birthplace: R枚cken, Prussia (now Germany). Generation: 19th Century Thinker. Chinese Zodiac: Dragon. Zodiac Sign: Libra. Current Age: Would be 181 years old in 2025 (died 1900). Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, and poet, regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of modern intellectual history. Known for his provocative ideas, Nietzsche challenged traditional morality, religion, and philosophy, coining concepts such as the 鈥渨ill to power,鈥?the 鈥溍渂ermensch鈥?(superman), and the declaration that 鈥淕od is dead.鈥?His works, including Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, and The Birth of Tragedy, reshaped Western philosophy and inspired countless movements in literature, psychology, politics, and the arts. Though often misinterpreted and controversially appropriated, Nietzsche鈥檚 writings emphasize creativity, individuality, and the pursuit of meaning in a world without absolute truths. His philosophy continues to inspire and challenge readers worldwide, leaving an enduring legacy of intellectual rebellion and existential exploration.