The Übermensch
The concept of the Übermensch, or "Superman," represents Nietzsche's vision of a new type of individual who transcends traditional moral codes and embraces self-mastery and self-creation. The Übermensch seeks to go beyond good and evil, defining their own values and pursuing their own path of self-realization.
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These ideas challenge traditional notions of morality and encourage critical thinking about ethical systems. The phrase "beyond good and evil" was popularized by the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who argued that morality is not fixed and objective but rather a product of human interpretation and cultural conditioning.
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