An impassioned critique of mental health movements from one of the left's most important thinkers on health
Peter R. Sedgwick Books
Peter Sedgwick was a significant translator and a committed socialist activist whose writings explored the intricate relationship between politics and the human psyche. He critically examined how prevailing political ideologies and concepts of mental illness could be manipulated to justify austerity measures and reduced public services. Sedgwick's work serves as a profound commentary on the societal forces that shape both individual well-being and collective political action, urging readers to consider the broader implications of policy decisions on mental health.
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.