ISBN: 9780282029678 - a philosophical inquiry concerning human liberty (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical and philosophical debates surrounding free will and determinism, focusing on the life and works of a prominent 18th-century freethinker. It explores the intellectual landscape of the Enlightenment era, where reason challenged traditional religious authority and sparked discussions about the nature of human agency. The author examines the freethinker's arguments against the notion of free will, contending that all human actions are determined by preceding causes. This book places these arguments within the context of the broader philosophical discourse of the time, engaging with the ideas of influential thinkers such as Locke, Clarke, and Berkeley. Furthermore, this book delves into the implications of determinism for morality, laws, and societal structures. It challenges the assumption that free will is necessary for ethical behavior and explores alternative foundations for a just and ordered society. This exploration encourages readers to critically examine their own beliefs about free will and consider the profound implications of determinism for our understanding of human nature and the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…