Peter Sedgwick fu un importante traduttore e un impegnato attivista socialista i cui scritti esplorarono l'intricato rapporto tra la politica e la psiche umana. Esaminò criticamente come le ideologie politiche prevalenti e i concetti di malattia mentale potessero essere manipolati per giustificare misure di austerità e la riduzione dei servizi pubblici. Il lavoro di Sedgwick serve come un profondo commento sulle forze sociali che plasmano sia il benessere individuale che l'azione politica collettiva, esortando i lettori a considerare le implicazioni più ampie delle decisioni politiche sulla salute mentale.
This book proposes that Nietzsche should be viewed as an economic thinker to rank alongside Marx. Peter Sedgwick shows how Nietzsche views economy as the basic condition under which the 'human animal' developed. Economy, Nietzsche argues, endowed us with futurity, and is a defining aspect of human behaviour.
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Focusing on the concept of the 'hypermodern', this book examines how technological advancements influence our perception and understanding of the world. It delves into contemporary culture's relentless pursuit of speed and efficiency, questioning how these factors shape our experiences and interpretations of reality in a fast-paced environment.
Peter R. Sedgwick, a reader in philosophy at Cardiff University, explores key concepts and economic themes in Nietzsche's work. His expertise is reflected in his previous writings, including "Nietzsche: Key Concepts" and "Nietzsche's Economy," where he delves into the complexities of Nietzsche's philosophy, providing insights into his ideas and their implications for contemporary thought.
A guide to Nietzsche, one of the influential philosophers of the nineteenth century. This book explores such ideas as decadence epistemology, modernity nihilism, and will to power. It is suitable for students in the fields of philosophy, literature, and religion and cultural theory.