Which philosophers and writers were influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche?

Friedrich Nietzsche was a profoundly influential modern thinker whose work shaped generations of intellectuals across various disciplines. His impact on 20th-century thought is so extensive that the history of philosophy, theology, and psychology is considered unintelligible without him.12

Philosophers and Theologians

Nietzsche’s work provided a foundation for movements such as existentialism and deconstruction. Notable philosophers influenced by him include:2
* German: Max Scheler, Karl Jaspers, Martin Heidegger, and Martin Buber.2
* French: Albert Camus, Jacques Derrida, and Michel Foucault.2
* Theologians: Paul Tillich, Lev Shestov, and Thomas J.J. Altizer.2

Psychologists

Nietzsche’s psychological insights deeply affected figures such as Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler, and Carl Jung.2

Writers and Poets

His brilliant prose and aesthetic theories inspired numerous literary figures, including:
* Novelists: Thomas Mann, Hermann Hesse, André Malraux, André Gide, and John Gardner.2
* Poets and Playwrights: George Bernard Shaw, Rainer Maria Rilke, Stefan George, and William Butler Yeats.2