| Aristotle and Augustine on Freedom: Two Theories of Freedom, Voluntary Action and Akrasia 1995 Edition Contributor(s): Chappell, T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0333625374 ISBN-13: 9780333625378 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $123.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1995 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical - Philosophy | Free Will & Determinism |
| Dewey: 123.509 |
| Series: Two Theories of Freedom, Voluntary Action and Akrasia |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.97 lbs) 214 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Aristotle and Augustine both hold that our beliefs in freedom and voluntary action are interdependent, and that voluntary actions can only be done for the sake of good. Hence Aristotle holds that no-one acts voluntarily in pursuit of evil: such actions would be inexplicable. Augustine, agreeing that such actions are inexplicable, still insists that they occur. This is the true place in Augustine's view of his 'theory of will' - and the real point of contrast between Aristotle and Augustine. |
