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Nietzsche is not dead. (150th anniversary of the birth of Friedrich Nietzsche, philosopher)

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From: The Economist (US)
Date: 19941015
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Nietzsche is remembered for his philosophical arguments against morality and his support of elitism. Charges of nationalism, anti-semitism and misogynism that have been laid against him can be refuted. He did believe in the superiority of the 'ubergehende mensch' and that morality is relative.

FANS of P.G. Wodehouse will recall that in "Jeeves Takes Charge" Bertie Wooster falls briefly for the bookish Honoria Glossop. To impress her he asks his butler, Jeeves, to get him the works of her favourite thinker, Friedrich Nietzsche. Jeeves demurs: "You would not enjoy Nietzsche, sir. He is ...

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