The Philosophy Of Action

The Philosophy Of Action

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Part of the prestigious Oxford Readings in Philosophy series, The Philosophy of Action presents a carefully curated anthology of seminal essays addressing one of the central questions in analytic philosophy: what is it to act? Edited by Alan R. White, the collection brings together influential contributions from leading philosophers who argue, debate, and dissect the nature of human action, intention, volition, and agency. The volume instructs readers through rigorous analytical frameworks, examining the distinction between actions and mere bodily movements, the role of reasons as causes, and the relationship between will and responsibility. Written in the precise, rigorous tradition of analytic philosophy, the collection remains an indispensable resource for students and scholars of moral philosophy and the philosophy of mind.

Author: Alan R. White
Format: Paperback
Published: 1968, Oxford University Press
Genre: Philosophy

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.

Part of the prestigious Oxford Readings in Philosophy series, The Philosophy of Action presents a carefully curated anthology of seminal essays addressing one of the central questions in analytic philosophy: what is it to act? Edited by Alan R. White, the collection brings together influential contributions from leading philosophers who argue, debate, and dissect the nature of human action, intention, volition, and agency. The volume instructs readers through rigorous analytical frameworks, examining the distinction between actions and mere bodily movements, the role of reasons as causes, and the relationship between will and responsibility. Written in the precise, rigorous tradition of analytic philosophy, the collection remains an indispensable resource for students and scholars of moral philosophy and the philosophy of mind.