| Structures of Agency Contributor(s): Bratman, Michael E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195187717 ISBN-13: 9780195187717 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $46.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2007 Annotation: This is a collection of published and unpublished essays by distinguished philosopher Michael E. Bratman of Stanford University. They revolve around his influential theory, know as the "planning theory of intention and agency." Bratman's primary concern is with what he calls "strong" forms of human agency--including forms of human agency that are the target of our talk about self-determination, self-government, and autonomy. These essays are unified and cohesive in theme, and will be of interest to philosophers in ethics and metaphysics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Free Will & Determinism - Philosophy | Metaphysics |
| Dewey: 128.4 |
| LCCN: 2006043776 |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 6.29" W x 9.15" (1.02 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a collection of published and unpublished essays by distinguished philosopher Michael E. Bratman of Stanford University. They revolve around his influential theory, know as the planning theory of intention and agency. Bratman's primary concern is with what he calls strong forms of human agency--including forms of human agency that are the target of our talk about self-determination, self-government, and autonomy. These essays are unified and cohesive in theme, and will be of interest to philosophers in ethics and metaphysics. |
