Affectivity and Philosophy after Spinoza and Nietzsche

Pethick investigates a much neglected philosophical connection between two of the most controversial figures in the history of philosophy: Spinoza and Nietzsche. By examining the crucial role that affectivity plays in their philosophies, this book claims that the two philosophers share the common goal of making knowledge the most powerful affect.

Autorentext

Stuart Pethick is an independent writer and researcher within early modern and modern European philosophy with a special interest in the relationship between affectivity, ideas and language.

Inhalt

Introduction

1. Spinoza: Discovering What the Body Can Do
2. Nietzsche: The Sign Language of the Affects
3. Will-to-power: Redeeming the Body from the Ascetic Ideal
4. Making Knowledge the Most Powerful Affect