Is the Nietzsche's controversial reputation justified or based on misunderstanding?

Question

Is the Nietzsche's controversial reputation justified or based on misunderstanding?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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).

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term...

Nietzsche sought to carry through a Revaluation of All Values!