Nietzsche's Moral Psychology

In this book, Mark Alfano argues that virtue is a neglected concept in Nietzsche's writings and offers a fresh interpretation of Nietzschean virtues as well-calibrated drives that differ from person to person. He identifies five essential virtues for Nietzsche: curiosity, courage, a sense of humor, and pathos of distance. This innovative and original book will be valuable for historians of philosophy, contemporary researchers in moral psychology and virtue theory, and philosophers interested in digital humanities methodologies.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 315 pages
\n Publication date: 08 April 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Nietzsche, a trained philologist, implores his readers to approach his works with utmost care. In this captivating book, Mark Alfano skillfully combines meticulous close reading with cutting-edge digital methods, such as corpus analysis and semantic network visualization, to redefine our understanding of this influential figure. Alfano argues that virtue, a concept often overlooked in Nietzsche's writings, holds immense significance. He presents a fresh interpretation of Nietzschean virtues, viewing them as well-calibrated drives that shape individuals. It is important to note that virtues manifest differently in different people, as they are influenced by their unique constellation of drives. For Nietzsche himself, Alfano identifies five essential virtues: curiosity, courage, a sense of humor, and a profound sense of contempt toward oneself and society. This groundbreaking and original work will be of immense value to historians of philosophy, contemporary researchers in moral psychology and virtue theory, and philosophers who are eager to explore the rapidly evolving methodologies of the digital humanities.

\n Weight: 456g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781107424340\n \n