How Free Are You?: The Determinism Problem - Couverture souple

Honderich, Ted

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199251975 ISBN 13 : 9780199251971

Editeur : Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2003

Synopsis

In this fully revised and up-to-date edition of Ted Honderich's modern classic, he offers a concise and lively introduction to free will and the problem of determinism, advancing the debate on this key area of moral philosophy. Honderich sets out a determinist philosophy of mind, in response to the question, "Is there a really clear, consistent and complete version of determinism? " and asks instead if there is such a clear version of free will. He goes on to address the question of whether determinism is true and finally asks, "What can we conclude about our lives if determinism is true? "

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a fully revised, enlarged and up-to-date edition of Ted Honderich's modern classic 'How Free Are You? The Determinism Problem'. In the first four chapters, he sets out a determinist philosophy of mind, in response to the question 'Is there a really clear, consistent and complete version of determinism?' He also considers whether there is such an adequate version of the free will doctrine. He goes on to the question of whether determinism is refuted by Quantum Theory or anything else ... and then the question of what we are to conclude about our lives if it is true. The tradition of Incompatibilist philosophers says that if it is true we cannot be free and responsible. Compatibilist philosophers say we still can be. Ted Honderich rejects both traditions, and proposes an affirmative attitude to determinism ... before coming to new thoughts about the very nature of the problem. He offers a concise and lively introduction to the problem of determinism and freedom, as well as advancing the debate further in this fundamental part of the philosophy of mind and moral philosophy. Essential reading for philosophers and all others faced by the great problem.

Revue de presse

Review from previous edition the arguments for free will and determinism are lucidly laid out ... A primer that is serviceable, enjoyable and rather mischievous. (The Observer 1993)

refreshing, provocative and original work (Times Literary Supplement 1994)

a readable and engaging introduction to the determinism controversy ... Honderich's book is well worth reading ... the view he presents is provocative and he has written a very challenging and enlightening introduction to 'the determinism problem' that should be widely read. (Times Educational Supplement 1994)

If you feel strong enough read this book; if not be glad that it has been written; this is main stream philosophy and its conclusions are encouraging. (New Directions July 2002)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0199251975
• ISBN 13: 9780199251971
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 184
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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