There has been so much deception and exploitation of people in contemporary religious and political society. The ignorance or fear to reason, reflect, and ask questions concerning certain religious and traditional beliefs or morality is one of the major problems among some people in the world today. Many individuals are being exploited or deceived in the name of religious and traditional beliefs, yet they are either ignorant of it or afraid to ask questions. This persistent fear or ignorance often hinders the development of their best instincts, as they continue to rely solely on what they were or are taught by their religion and tradition.

The German philosopher and philologist, Friedrich Nietzsche, introduced the idea of the Übermensch (Superman) as an eye-opener to humanity. The term Übermensch is a German word which literally means “the over man” or “the superior man,” but it is most often translated as “Superman.” In his two major works, Thus Spoke Zarathustra and Ecce Homo, Nietzsche presented the concept of the Übermensch as one who would move beyond otherworldly Christian and traditional values, embracing instead a grounded human ideal.

In discussing the morality of the Übermensch, this work adopted a qualitative research design, sourcing data from books and magazines. The study further employed expository, evaluative, and analytic methods of philosophical research. The expository method was used to establish Nietzsche’s concept of the Übermensch. The evaluative method provided a critique of the morality of the Übermensch in contemporary society, while the analytic method explored the potential effects of this morality on today’s world.

The theoretical aim of this work is to present the Übermensch as an eye-opener for those still blinded by religious and traditional doctrines or beliefs that deny human freedom, exploit them, or prevent them from developing their best instincts. The practical aim is to encourage people to rise, ask critical questions concerning such doctrines or beliefs, and, if necessary, reject those that trample on their freedom or obstruct the growth of their best human potential.