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Peter R. Sedgwick

    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.

    Nietzsche: The Key Concepts
    Nietzsche's Justice: Naturalism in Search of an Ethics Volume 61
    Hypermodernity and Visuality
    PsychoPolitics
    Nietzsche's economy
    • 2022

      An impassioned critique of mental health movements from one of the left's most important thinkers on health

      PsychoPolitics
    • 2019

      Hypermodernity and Visuality

      • 244 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      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.

      Hypermodernity and Visuality
    • 2013

      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.

      Nietzsche's Justice: Naturalism in Search of an Ethics Volume 61
    • 2009

      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.

      Nietzsche: The Key Concepts
    • 2007

      Nietzsche's economy

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      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.

      Nietzsche's economy