Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, and poet who has been referenced as one of the most influential figures in modern philosophy. Some synonyms that can be used to refer to him are "Nietzsche," "Fred," "FW Nietzsche," and "the philosopher of the will to power." Nietzsche's works reflect his views on moral philosophy, nihilism, and the concept of God. His major works include "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," " Beyond Good and Evil," and "The Genealogy of Morals." Nietzsche also incorporated aspects of existentialism and postmodernism into his philosophical outlook, which sets him apart from many of his contemporaries.