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Philosophy of Action

Hardback

Main Details

Title Philosophy of Action
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lilian O'Brien
SeriesPalgrave Philosophy Today
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:172
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenrePhilosophy - metaphysics and ontology
Philosophy of the mind
ISBN/Barcode 9780230232808
ClassificationsDewey:128.4
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations XV, 172 p.; XV, 172 p.

Publishing Details

Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date 14 November 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Accessible and wide-ranging, this introduction to contemporary Philosophy of Action guides the reader through the major views and arguments. The topics addressed include the nature of intentional action and its explanation, the nature of reasons, the role of desire and intention in action, the nature of autonomy and the possibility of group agents.

Author Biography

Lilian O'Brien is a Lecturer in Philosophy at University College Cork in Ireland.

Reviews

"This book is published in Palgrave Macmillan's Philosophy Today series, which is supposed to provide researchers and advanced students of philosophy with an introduction to contemporary discussions in specific subfields of philosophy. ... this is a quick enjoyable read, clearly and concisely written. It gives the reader a taste of some of many fascinating issues that are being explored in contemporary philosophy of action." (Olle Blomberg, metapsychology online reviews, metapsychology.mentalhelp.net, Vol. 21 (3), January, 2017)