Superiority complex
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A superiority complex "is a belief that your abilities or accomplishments are somehow dramatically better than other people’s. People with a superiority complex may be condescending, smug, or mean to other people who don’t agree with them."[1]
Friedrich Nietzsche's superiority complex in relation to his thoughts about God
See also: Atheism and arrogance
The atheist Friedrich Nietzsche wrote: "But now God is dead. You superior men, this God was your greatest danger. Only since he is in the grave, have you risen again. Only now comes the great noontide; only now the superior man will be – Lord!".[2]
The picture of Nietzsche above was taken in 1899. Nietzsche died in 1900.
The picture of Nietzsche above was taken in 1899. Nietzsche died in 1900.
See also
External links
- What Is a Superiority Complex?, WebMD
- Superiority complex: Everything to know, Medical News Today
- What Is a Superiority Complex?, VeryWellMind.com
References
- ↑ What Is a Superiority Complex?, WebMD
- ↑ Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, In Michael Curtis (Ed.) The Great Political Theories, Vol. 2 (New York: Avon Books, 1962, PP. 261-262). Cited in, Christopher, J.R., G.G, Wittet, Modern Western Civilization. Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1991, Pages 232, 233