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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
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For instance, the ideal of the Superman is put forth quite clearly in all his writings during the years
Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book For All And None by Nietzsche, Friedrich View in context
The superman manipulated the strings, and when robbery of the workers became too slow or monotonous, they turned loose and robbed one another.
Burning Daylight by London, Jack View in context
No superman ever said 'I want,' because 'I want' must lead to the question, 'Who am I?
Howards End by Forster, E. M. View in context
 
 
 
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