{"title":"Neil Durrant","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Neil Durrant, a distinguished author renowned in the fields of philosophy and psychology. Exploring profound themes of ancient ethics and their relevance in contemporary thought, Durrant's works invite readers on an intellectual journey that bridges the past with the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights in this collection is \u003cem\u003eNietzsche's Renewal of Ancient Ethics\u003c\/em\u003e. This insightful book delves into the philosophical exploration of Friedrich Nietzsche's dialogues with ancient ethical systems, offering a fresh perspective on classical philosophies. Durrant's analysis provides not only a deeper understanding of Nietzsche’s viewpoints but also offers a reinterpretation that is compelling and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned philosophy enthusiast or a newcomer to psychological discourse, Neil Durrant’s writings promise to enrich your knowledge and inspire thoughtful reflection. Discover the intricate intersections of ancient wisdom and modern ethical queries within this remarkable collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nietzsches-renewal-of-ancient-ethics-by-neil-durrant-9781350298910","title":"Nietzsche's Renewal of Ancient Ethics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNietzsche’s Renewal of Ancient Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e connects different strands in Nietzsche studies to progress a unique interpretation of friendship in his writings. Exploring this alternative approach to Nietzsche’s ethics through the influence of ancient Greek ideals on his ideas, Neil Durrant highlights the importance of contest for developing strong friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDurrant traces the history of what Nietzsche termed a ‘higher friendship’ to the ancient Greek ideal of the Homeric hero. In this kind of friendship, neither person attempts to tyrannise or dominate the other but rather aims to promote the differences between them as a way of stimulating stronger and fiercer contests. Through this exchange, they discover new heights—new standards of excellence—both for themselves and for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDurrant shows how the development of this approach to personal relationships relied on Nietzsche rejecting the Christian ideals of love and compassion to build an ethics which incorporated aspects of evolutionary biology into the ancient Homeric ideals he was himself wedded to. The resulting ‘higher friendship’ is strong enough to include not only love and compassion, but also enmity and opposition, expanding our notion of what is good and ethical in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000689967340,"sku":"9781350298910","price":135.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20901383482668.jpg?v=1763297550"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/neil-durrant.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}