For the title of his autobiography, Nietzsche chose Pilate's words upon discharging Christ to the mob: Ecce Homo, or "Behold the man." The philosopher's dramatically egotistical review of his life and works (featuring chapters called 'Why I Am So Wise' and 'Why I Write Such Excellent Books') transcends mere arrogance with its use of masterful language to convey relevant ideas: the importance of questioning traditional morality, establishing autonomy and making a commitment to creativity. Unabridged republication of the edition published in The Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche, Volume Seventeen, edited by Dr. Oscar Levy, published by T N Foulis, Edinburgh and London, 1909-11.