The “Übermensch” An Educational Concept? Carl Friedrich May (1842-1912) Versus Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900)

Abstract

Is the Übermensch, in the tradition of Herder, Goethe, Carl May and even in the view of Friedrich Nietzsche the type of human who is in control of his passions, gives himself direction to his will to live, and is therefore able to produce true art and philosophy and to accept his existence with dignity and courage and moreover to contribute to survival through service to the community treating nature with care, humility and respect.