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superman (in the philosophy of Nietzsche) an ideal man who through integrity and creativity would rise above good and evil and who represents the goal of human evolution Superman invincible scourge of crime. [Comics: Horn, 642–643] See : Crime Fighting Superman superhero under guise of Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter. [Comics: Horn, 642] See : Disguise Superman Nietzsche’s ideal being, a type that would arise when man succeeds in surpassing himself. [Ger. Phil.: Thus Spake Zarathustra in Magill III, 1069] See : Perfection Superman caped superhero and modern-day Hercules. [Comics: Horn, 642–643] See : Strength Superman superhero; faster than a speeding bullet. [Comics: Horn, 642; TV: “Adventures of Superman” in Terrace, I, 37–38] See : Swiftness Superman invulnerable except for Kryptonite. [TV: “The Adventures of Superman” in Terrace, I, 38; Comics: Horn, 642] See : Vulnerability How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For instance, the ideal of the Superman is put forth quite clearly in all his writings during the years The superman manipulated the strings, and when robbery of the workers became too slow or monotonous, they turned loose and robbed one another. No superman ever said 'I want,' because 'I want' must lead to the question, 'Who am I? |
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