"Man and Superman" playwright

SHAW

This Irish Nobel laureate also penned Pygmalion and co-founded the London School of Economics.

This clue refers to George Bernard Shaw, the famous Irish playwright who wrote Man and Superman in 1903. The title is a nod to Nietzsche’s idea of the "Übermensch" (Overman or Superman), blending philosophy with Shaw’s sharp wit. Since the clue asks for the playwright’s last name, the answer is simply "SHAW." It’s a straightforward reference with no hidden wordplay.