Autonomous Agents - From Self-Control to Autonomy

Zusatztext extremely interesting and carefully argued book ... His general approach! which is fresh and original! runs as follows. He articulates a model of the ideally self-controlled person and argues that even such a person can fall short of autonomy! or self-government. ... Mele has a finely tuned sense of the 'pull'! or intuitive appeal! of both compatabilism and incompatibilism. Informationen zum Autor Alfred R. Mele has been the recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Humanities Center Klappentext This book addresses the related topics of self-control and individual autonomy. "Self-control" is defined as the opposite of akrasia - weakness of will. The study of self-control seeks first to understand the concept on its own terms, and its bearing on one's actions, beliefs, emotions, and personal values. It goes on to consider how a proper understanding of self-control and its manifestations can shed light on personal autonomy and autonomous behavior. Zusammenfassung A study of self-control and individual autonomy. The concept of self-control, and its bearing on human behaviour, is examined, as well as its relationship to personal autonomy and autonomous behaviour.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Alfred R. Mele, Alfred R. (William H. And Lucyle T. Werkmeis Mele, Mele Alfred R.
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 05.10.1995
• EAN: 9780195094541
• ISBN: 978-0-19-509454-1
• Pagine: 288
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy