On Action

This book deals with foundational issues in the theory of the nature of action, the intentionality of action, the compatibility of freedom of action with determinism, and the explantion of action. Ginet's is a volitional view: that every action has as its core a 'simple' mental action. He develops a sophisticated account of the individuation of actions and also propounds a challenging version of the view that freedom of action is incompatible with determinism.

Table des matières

Preface; 1. The nature of action; 2. Voluntary exertion of the body; 3. The individuation of actions; 4. Intentional action; 5. Free will versus determinism; 6. Reasons explanation of action; References; Index.

Résumé

This book deals with foundational issues in the theory of the nature of action, the intentionality of action, the compatibility of freedom of action with determinism, and the explantion of action. Ginet's is a volitional view: that every action has as its core a 'simple' mental action.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Carl Ginet, Ginet Carl
• Collaboration: Jonathan Dancy (Editeur), Ernest Sosa (Editeur)
• Edition: Cambridge Academic
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 30.03.1990
• EAN: 9780521381246
• ISBN: 978-0-521-38124-6
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 216 mm x 16 mm
• Poids: 338 g
• Thèmes: Practical Astronomy Handbook S; Cambridge Studies in Philosophy
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Philosophie, religion > Philosophie: général, ouvrages de référence; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Philosophie > Général, dictionnaires; PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, Philosophy of Mind