Philosophy of Action (Palgrave Philosophy Today) - Softcover

O'Brien, L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230232817 ISBN 13: 9780230232815

Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan, 2014

Inhaltsangabe

This concise survey of the major issues in an emerging branch of philosophy offers both an overview of the subject and a distinctive perspective on the current and future state of the field

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“This book is published in Palgrave Macmillan's Philosophy Today series, which is supposed to provide researchers and advanced students of philosophy with an introduction to contemporary discussions in specific subfields of philosophy. ... this is a quick enjoyable read, clearly and concisely written. It gives the reader a taste of some of many fascinating issues that are being explored in contemporary philosophy of action.” (Olle Blomberg, metapsychology online reviews, metapsychology.mentalhelp.net, Vol. 21 (3), January, 2017)

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Accessible and wide-ranging, this introduction to contemporary Philosophy of Action guides the reader through the major views and arguments. The topics addressed include the nature of intentional action and its explanation, the nature of reasons, the role of desire and intention in action, the nature of autonomy and the possibility of group agents.

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• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0230232817
• ISBN 13: 9780230232815
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 192