Sarah Paul

Philosophy of Action

A Contemporary Introduction

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

An accessible and inclusive overview of the major debates. Topics include intention, practical knowledge, weakness and strength of will, self-governance, and collective agency. Covers distinct approaches of Donald Davidson, G.E.M. Anscombe, and others. Includes annotated suggested reading lists. Ideal for advanced undergraduates.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 426g
• ISBN-13: 9781138642737
• ISBN-10: 1138642738
• Artikelnr.: 59986291

Autorenporträt

Sarah K. Paul is Associate Professor of Philosophy at New York University Abu Dhabi and Global Associate Professor of Philosophy at New York University.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction: What Is the Philosophy of Action? 2. What Is the Problem
of Action? 3. Action Explanation 4. The Ontology of Action 5. Intention 6.
Practical Knowledge 7. Does Action Have a Constitutive Aim? 8.
Identification and Self-Governance 9. Temptation, Weakness, and Strength of
Will 10. Collective Agency 11. Concluding Thoughts