A Portrait Of Friedrich Nietzsche Should human beings be defined simply by their genetics or heritage? This is a question that pains many philosophers including Friedrich Nietzsche, who is the author of Ecce Homo. In his book Nietzsche goes through implicate measures to emphasize that human beings cannot merely be defined by their genetics or national origin. According to Nietzsche, it is how we live that characterizes us. In fact, there is a specific issue …showed first 75 words of 782 total…

…showed last 75 words of 782 total…up with personal experience. Russian fatalism was a survival mechanism that he once used to overcome a difficult situation. There was a point in his life where he would dwell of horrible memories. These memories began to control his life until he realized that he could control his memories. It was at that point where he took control of his life. He took fate into his own hands and made control of his own destiny.