Peter Sedgwick war ein bedeutender Übersetzer und engagierter sozialistischer Aktivist, dessen Schriften die komplexe Beziehung zwischen Politik und der menschlichen Psyche erforschten. Er untersuchte kritisch, wie vorherrschende politische Ideologien und Konzepte der psychischen Erkrankung manipuliert werden konnten, um Sparmaßnahmen und reduzierte öffentliche Dienstleistungen zu rechtfertigen. Sedgwicks Werk dient als tiefgründiger Kommentar zu den gesellschaftlichen Kräften, die sowohl das individuelle Wohlbefinden als auch kollektives politisches Handeln prägen, und fordert die Leser auf, die breiteren Auswirkungen von politischen Entscheidungen auf die psychische Gesundheit zu bedenken.
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.
An impassioned critique of mental health movements from one of the left's most important thinkers on health
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.