What concept did Nietzsche explore to describe an individual who transcends the masses?

Nietzsche's concept of the Übermensch, or "Overman," represents an individual who transcends the constraints of societal norms and values, embodying the capacity to create one's own values and meaning in life. This figure is often seen as someone who is capable of overcoming conventional morality and rising above the commonality of humanity, thus fulfilling their potential in a way that inspires others.

In his work, particularly in "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," Nietzsche advocates for the idea that the Übermensch arises as a solution to a society experiencing nihilism—the loss of meaning in life. The Übermensch is a vision of a new type of individual who can navigate and create a personal path in a world devoid of inherent purpose.

Other choices refer to different philosophical or socio-political concepts that do not encapsulate the specific idea of an individual striving to surpass collective human experience and morality as defined by Nietzsche. For instance, the Philosopher King, originating from Plato, describes the ideal ruler rather than an individual who rejects mainstream values. The Wise Man often denotes someone learned or experienced but does not necessarily imply a transcendence beyond societal norms. The Proletariat refers to a class of laborers in Marxist theory, focusing on socio-economic status rather