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Weakness of Will and Practical Irrationality - Couverture rigide

 
9780199257362: Weakness of Will and Practical Irrationality
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0199257361 ISBN 13 : 9780199257362
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2003

Synopsis

Among the many practical failures that threaten us, weakness of will or akrasia is often considered to be a paradigm of irrationality. The eleven new essays in this collection, written by an excellent international team of philosophers, some well-established, some younger scholars, give a rich overview of the current debate over weakness of will and practical irrationality more generally.
Issues covered include classical questions such as the distinction between weakness and compulsion, the connection between evaluative judgement and motivation, the role of emotions in akrasia, rational agency, and the existence of the will. The also include new topics, such as group akrasia, strength of will, the nature of correct choice, the structure of decision theory, the temporality of prudential reasons, and emotional rationality. Because these questions cut across philosophy of mind and ethics, the collection will be essential reading for scholars, postgraduates, and upper-level undergraduates in both these fields.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Among the many practical failures that threaten us, weakness of will or akrasia is often considered to be a paradigm of irrationality. The eleven new essays in this collection, written by an excellent international team of philosophers, some well-established, some younger scholars, give a rich overview of the current debate over weakness of will and practical irrationality more generally. Issues covered include classical questions such as the distinction between weakness and compulsion, the connection between evaluative judgement and motivation, the role of emotions in akrasia, rational agency, and the existence of the will. The also include new topics, such as group akrasia, strength of will, the nature of correct choice, the structure of decision theory, the temporality of prudential reasons, and emotional rationality. Because these questions cut across philosophy of mind and ethics, the collection will be essential reading for scholars, postgraduates, and upper-level undergraduates in both these fields.

Revue de presse

... an attractive volume ... Combining all the references together at the end proved to be very helpful as did the fine index ... this volume represents an important contribution to action theory, philosophy of mind and moral psychology, and should be read by anyone who works in these areas. (Journal of Moral Philosophy)

...a valuable resource for anyone interested in the nature of rational action. (Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0199257361
ISBN 13 
9780199257362
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
328
Éditeur
Stroud Sarah, Tappolet Christine
Coordonnées du fabricant
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