Nietzsche's Justice: Naturalism in Search of an Ethics

Peter R. Sedgwick

Published by McGill-Queen's University Press 2013

Nietzsche's Justice

Naturalism in Search of an Ethics

Peter R. Sedgwick

Volume 61 in the series McGill-Queen's Studies in the History of Ideas

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780773589834

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An exploration of Nietzsche's ideas of justice by one of his leading modern exponents.

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Sedgwick Peter R. :

Peter R. Sedgwick is reader in philosophy at Cardiff University and the author of Nietzsche: Key Concepts and Nietzsche's Economy.Peter R. Sedgwick is reader in philosophy at Cardiff University and the author of Nietzsche: Key Concepts and Nietzsche's Economy.

Reviews

"This is one of the finest studies published to date in the English-speaking reception of Nietzsche’s naturalism. Besides a clear sense of Nietzsche’s naturalism, it provides the reader with a clear understanding of just what it means to read Nietzsche se

"Nietzshe's Justice is a superb study for anyone – from novice to established scholar – with an interest in the much misunderstood though thoroughly relevant German philosopher. The work has many more virtues than can be enumerated here. Highly recommende

“Sedgwick provides an extremely lucid and readable account of the development of Nietzsche’s philosophy. His canny decision to focus on the theme of justice carries the reader to the very heart of Nietzsche’s thinking.” Daniel Conway, Department of Philosophy, Texas A&M University

“A refreshing review of Nietzche’s corpus from the point of view of justice and judgment. A pleasure to read.” Leslie Paul Thiele, Department of Political Science, University of Florida

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Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
The Divine Justice of Tragedy: Myth, Metaphysics, and Modernity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	16
The Unjust Animal, the Law-Like Animal Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	54
Justice Talk, Community, and Power Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	78
The Punishing Animal Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	103
The Law-Giving Animal Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	146
Revaluation and Beyond Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	196
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Language: English
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
Audience: College/higher education;Professional and scholarly;
Pages
- Main content: 232

eBook

Published: November 1, 2013
ISBN: 9780773589834