Guest mch Posted August 26, 2000 Share Posted August 26, 2000 While watching the History Channel's "War of the Century" series, I heard one of the German officers say.. "You know,we had this idea of the herrnmenchen" This concept of Herrnmenchen makes more sense than Übermenchen,wich sounds pretty comical,actually. So,my question is:Wich term was actually used by the Germans?I always thought that "Übermenchen" was created by the Allies as a joke. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakko Ichiu Posted August 26, 2000 Share Posted August 26, 2000 The term Übermensch (superman) originated, TTBOMK, with Nietsche's "Beyond Good and Evil" (mid-19th century). The Superman was a superior being evolved from the common mass of humanity and possessing higher levels of intellectual ability and moral reasoning. Nothing comical about it, really. The terms Herrenmensch and Herrenrasse (master race) probably evolved out of the German branch of the eugenics movement in the late-19th century, but I would want corroboration on that. BTW, didn't Superman face a German foe --Überman -- in the war-time editions of the comic. Or was that from the post-war period. ------------------ Ethan ----------- Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe [This message has been edited by Hakko Ichiu (edited 08-26-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dittohead Posted August 26, 2000 Share Posted August 26, 2000 herrnmenchen = hamster men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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