Philosophy of Action

von Jonathan Dancy

418 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Philosophy of Action: An Anthology is an authoritative collection of key work by top scholars, arranged thematically and accompanied by expert introductions written by the editors. This unique collection brings together a selection of the most influential essays from the 1960s to the present day. - An invaluable collection that brings together a selection of the most important classic and contemporary articles in philosophy of action, from the 1960's to the present day - No other broad-ranging and detailed coverage of this kind currently exists in the field - Each themed section opens with a synoptic introduction and includes a comprehensive further reading list to guide students - Includes sections on action and agency, willing and trying, intention and intentional action, acting for a reason, the explanation of action, and free agency and responsibility - Written and organised in a style that allows it to be used as a primary teaching resource in its own right

• Reihe: Wiley-Blackwell
• ISBN: 9781118604519
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 06.02.2015
• Größe: 254 x 203 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons