: Introduced the "Will to Power." He believed the fundamental drive of humans is not survival or morality, but the assertion of one's own strength and influence over the world. 💡 Ethical Considerations

: Tied power directly to property. He argued that the primary role of government is the protection of "Life, Liberty, and Estate," suggesting that wealth ownership is a natural right. 🛠️ Modern Critiques: Capital and Control

: Viewed wealth as a "tool" for living well. He believed in "Magnificence"—the virtue of spending large sums of money for the public benefit, such as funding arts or festivals.

Contemporary philosophy often examines how wealth creates invisible forms of power.

: Disconnected power from traditional morality. He argued that a ruler must understand how to use both law (man) and force (beast) to maintain the state, regardless of personal ethics.