At this point in Nietzsche's life, as it is reflected on "Beyond Good and Evil", he viewed certain types of philosophy as counterproductive, such as universalism, or the idea that some specific truths could be applied across all ages, to all people, in all societies. Instead, he believed that it depends on the time, situation, and perspective to figure out when personal sacrifice is worth the public good. Friedrich Nietzsche was a German doctor and philosopher that was born in the mid-19th century. His book, "Beyond Good and Evil" was one of the last books he wrote, during the period of 1886 to 1888 - a two year period when he authored a total of seven books. "Beyond Good and Evil" became one of the best-known in that group and is commonly viewed as a book written by a philosopher for philosophers.Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was a German philosopher of the late 19th century who challenged the foundations of Christianity and traditional morality. He was interested in the enhancement of individual and cultural health, and believed in life, creativity, power, and the realities of the world we live in, rather than those situated in a world beyond. Central to his philosophy is the idea of "life-affirmation," which involves an honest questioning of all doctrines that drain life's expansive energies, however socially prevalent those views might be.

Often referred to as one of the first existentialist philosophers along with Sren Kierkegaard (1813-1855), Nietzsche's revitalizing philosophy has inspired leading figures in all walks of cultural life, including dancers, poets, novelists, painters, psychologists, philosophers, sociologists and social revolutionaries.