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Palgrave Philosophy Today Ser.: Philosophy of Action by Lilian O'Brien (2014, Hardcover)
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Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of philosophy with this hardcover edition of "Philosophy of Action". Written by Lilian O'Brien, this textbook is a great resource for anyone interested in the subject.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan The Limited
ISBN-100230232809
ISBN-139780230232808
eBay Product ID (ePID)201684953
Product Key Features
Number of PagesXv, 172 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePhilosophy of Action
SubjectGeneral, Metaphysics, Linguistics / General
Publication Year2014
TypeTextbook
AuthorLilian O'brien
Subject AreaPhilosophy, Language Arts & Disciplines
SeriesPalgrave Philosophy Today Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight13.1 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2014-025917
Reviews"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)
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal128/.4
Table Of ContentPreface Series Editor's Preface 1. Introduction to Intentional Action 2. Causalism and Antireductionism 3. Volitionism and Trying Theories 4. Reasons 5. From Mental to Motor Control 6. Action Explanation 7. Philosophical Psychology 8. Temptation, Control, and Autonomy 9. Agents Bibliography Index
SynopsisAccessible 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., What is the difference between firing a gun and the gun going off in your hand? What makes one an intentional action of yours and the other a mere happening - is the difference in their causes, in their purposes, or in the reasons behind them? Can actions be explained in the same way as mere happenings, or is there something special about the way we explain one another's actions? What kind of mind must a creature have if it is to be an agent? Can groups of human beings comprise a single agent that performs intentional actions? Such questions about the nature of intentional action and its explanation, the nature of reasons and agents are at the heart of philosophy of action. This wide-ranging and accessible introduction to contemporary debates guides the reader through the major views and arguments with the help of examples drawn from everyday life.
LC Classification NumberP301-301.5
