Nietzsche on Virtue

This Element argues for an interpretation of Nietzsche on virtue according to which he believes that because different people have different constellations of instincts and other drives, he recommends different virtues as fitting and conducive to flourishing for different types of people.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Drives, instincts, and types; 3. Type-relative virtue theory; 4. Exemplars in communities; 5. Nietzsche's virtues; 6. Conclusion; Notes on Texts, Translations, and Abbreviations; References.

Summary

This Element argues for an interpretation of Nietzsche on virtue according to which he believes that because different people have different constellations of instincts and other drives, he recommends different virtues as fitting and conducive to flourishing for different types of people.

Foreword

Nietzsche's view of virtue is grounded in drive psychology. It explores distinctive virtues: curiosity, solitude, courage, and the sense of humor.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Alfano, Mark (Macquarie University Alfano, Alfano Mark
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2025
• EAN: 9781009517386
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0951738-6
• No. of pages: 82
• Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; History of Ideas, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Modern, PSYCHOLOGY / General, HISTORY / Social History, Philosophy, Psychology, Western philosophy from c 1800