The Friedrich Nietzsche Prize or Friedrich-Nietzsche-Preis is a German literary award named after Friedrich Nietzsche and awarded by the state of Saxony-Anhalt. It was first awarded in 1996 for a German-language essayistic or philosophical work.[1] The Friedrich Nietzsche Prize is endowed with 15,000 euros.[2] It is awarded by the Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt on the basis of proposals by an international jury.[3]
Friedrich Nietzsche Prize | |
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Country | Germany |
Presented by | Saxony-Anhalt |
Reward(s) | €15,000 |
First awarded | 1996 |
Website | www |
The Friedrich Nietzsche Prize is one of the most highly endowed awards in Germany, awarded exclusively for philosophical and essayistic achievements.[4]