The Philosophy of Sociality: The Shared Point of View - Couverture souple

Tuomela, Raimo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199739064 ISBN 13 : 9780199739066

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2010

Synopsis

The Philosophy of Sociality examines the nature of sociality in its various forms, with special emphasis on collective intentionality. Raimo Tuomela begins with a distinction between the "we-perspective" and the "I-perspective." His study of strong collective intentionality -- as expressed by joint intentions, collective commitment, group belief, authority-based group action, and other phenomena -- outlines the circumstances under which an individual is required to think and act as a group member. By developing a systematic theory of sociality, Tuomela investigates such topics as social institutions, cooperation, cultural evolution, and group responsibility.
In The Philosophy of Sociality Tuomela asserts that "we-mode" collective intentionality is a conceptual prerequisite for understanding basic social notions. He finds several contexts in which we-mode intentionality is preferable to "pro-group" I-mode intentionality. He ultimately defends a naturalistic view of the social world by arguing that the we-mode is a genetic and cultural adaptaion.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Raimo Tuomela Professor of Social and Moral Philosophy, University of Helsinki

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0199739064
• ISBN 13: 9780199739066
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 330
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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