Definition of Nietzschean in English:
Nietzschean
adjective ˈniːtʃɪənˈnitʃiən
Relating to or characteristic of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche or his ideas.
the quest for self-determination leads to Nietzschean nihilism
Example sentencesExamples
- It illustrates the Nietzschean belief that art can give form and closure to the meaninglessness of existence.
- It seems to me that a Nietzschean view on enemy relations is about how you live with your enemies.
- The approach is self-consciously Nietzschean.
- His later novels were strongly influenced by Nietzschean ideas.
- He was the first Nietzschean head of state.
noun ˈniːtʃɪənˈnitʃiən
A person who supports the theories of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
he calls himself a kind of Nietzschean
Example sentencesExamples
- While I would not call myself a Nietzschean, there is little doubt that his style of philosophy has had a direct impact on my own way of thinking.
- Are you a Nietzschean?
- I didn't say philosophers should be systems builders; I'm too much of a Nietzschean for that.
Definition of Nietzschean in US English:
Nietzschean
adjectiveˈnēCHēənˈnitʃiən
Relating to or characteristic of the German philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche or his ideas.
the quest for self-determination leads to Nietzschean nihilism
Example sentencesExamples
- The approach is self-consciously Nietzschean.
- It illustrates the Nietzschean belief that art can give form and closure to the meaninglessness of existence.
- His later novels were strongly influenced by Nietzschean ideas.
- He was the first Nietzschean head of state.
- It seems to me that a Nietzschean view on enemy relations is about how you live with your enemies.
nounˈnēCHēənˈnitʃiən
A person who supports the theories of the German philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche.
he calls himself a kind of Nietzschean
Example sentencesExamples
- While I would not call myself a Nietzschean, there is little doubt that his style of philosophy has had a direct impact on my own way of thinking.
- I didn't say philosophers should be systems builders; I'm too much of a Nietzschean for that.
- Are you a Nietzschean?