Friedrich Nietzche
Friedrich Nietzche was born in Rocken. He spent much of his time alone, reading the Bible. Nietzsche's father died in 1849. The young man withdrew deeper into religion.
Friedrich received a scholarship to Schulpforta, an elite preparatory
school with only 200 students, in October 1858. The scholarship as intended to fund Nietzche's training for the clergy. His mother, Franziska, and his young sister, Elizabeth, are dedicated to Friedrich's success, certain of his future.
At the age of 18,Nietzsche lost his faith in traditional religion. His faith received a fatal blow when he found philosophy. In 1865 Nietzsche discovered Schopenhauer's World as Will and Idea. The work forever challenged Nietzsche's view of the world. Schopenhauer's philosophy was rather dark for its time; it became a part of Nietzsche's world-view was it was well suited to his nature.
It seemed as if Schopenhauer were addressing me personally. I felt his enthusiasm, and seemed to see him before me. Every line......
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