Friedrich Nietzsche's Timeline: Life, Photos, and Key Events
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in 1858
Because his father had worked for the state (as a pastor) the now-fatherless Nietzsche was offered a scholarship to study at the internationally recognized Schulpforta
in 1862
where he argued that historical research had discredited the central teachings of Christianity
on 9/20/1864
and commenced studies in theology and classical philology, with hope of becoming a minister.
in 1865
After one semester (and to the anger of his mother), he stopped his theological studies
in 1865
in Leipzig
where he concentrated on studying philology under Professor Friedrich Wilhelm Ritschl
on 6/10/1865
to " Hence the ways of men part: if you wish to strive for peace of soul and pleasure, then believe; if you wish to be a devotee of truth, then inquire ..."
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