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Question: Is the Nietzsche's controversial reputation justified or based on misunderstanding!?
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It's justified even when it's based on a misunderstanding (which in many cases it is)!. For he is more controversial than even most who already *find* him controversial think he is!.

controversy
c!.1384, from L!. controversia, from controversus "turned in an opposite direction, from contra- "against" + versus (see verse)!.
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Nietzsche sought to carry through a Revaluation of All Values!Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'd say misunderstanding or misapplication of the ideas!. I'm not thoroughly versed in all his writings, but I think he had some good ideas about self-empowerment!. He certainly had a powerful impact on the Existentialists!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Not sure why noting that the strong generally get what they want is especially controversial!.

So yeah, I'd say it's based on misunderstanding!.Www@QuestionHome@Com