Philosophy of Action

Klappentext The latest offering in the highly successful Oxford Readings in Philosophy series! The Philosophy of Action features contributions from twelve leading figures in the field! including: Robert Audi! Michael Bratman! Donald Davidson! Wayne Davis! Harry Frankfurt! Carl Ginet! Gilbert Harman! Jennifer Hornsby! Jaegwon Kim! Hugh McCann! Paul Moser! and Brian O'Shaughnessy. Alfred Mele provides an introductory essay on the topics chosen and the questions they deal with. Topics addressed include intention! reasons for action! and the nature and explanation of internal action. A selective bibliography is included as a guide to further reading. Comprehensive and up-to-date! this collection provides an accessible and stimulating introduction for readers interested in the philosophy of action! the philosophy of mind! and moral philosophy. Zusammenfassung The latest in the highly successful Oxford Readings in Philosophy series. The Philosophy of Action is a collection of twelve influential, accessible essays on the major contemporary issues in the philosophy of action. Topics addressed include intention, reasons for action, and the nature and explanation of intentional action. The contributors are all major figures in this area.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Alfred R. Mele, Alfred R. (Vail Professor of Philosophy Mele
• Con la collaborazione di: Alfred R. Mele (Editore), Alfred R. (Vail Professor of Philosophy Mele (Editore)
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.1997
• EAN: 9780198751755
• ISBN: 978-0-19-875175-5
• Pagine: 320
• Serie: Oxford Readings in Philosophy; Oxford Readings in Philosophy
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie