| Contemporary Action Theory Volume 1: Individual Action 1997 Edition Contributor(s): Holmström-Hintikka, Ghita (Editor), Tuomela, R. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0792347528 ISBN-13: 9780792347521 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1997 Annotation: Contemporary Action Theory, Volume I (Individual Action) is concerned with topics in philosophical action theory such as reasons and causes of action, intentions, freedom of will and of action, omissions and norms in legal and ethical contexts, as well as activity, passivity and competence from medical points of view. Cognitive trying, freedom of the will and agent causation are challenges in the discussion on computers in action. The Volume consists of contributions by leading experts in the field written specifically for this volume. No comparable volume currently exists. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Movements - Humanism - Philosophy | Logic - Philosophy | Metaphysics |
| Dewey: 128.4 |
| LCCN: 97035843 |
| Series: NATO Asi Series. Series C, Mathematical and Physical Science |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.44 lbs) 317 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Contemporary Action Theory, Volume I (Individual Action) is concerned with topics in philosophical action theory such as reasons and causes of action, intentions, freedom of will and of action, omissions and norms in legal and ethical contexts, as well as activity, passivity and competence from medical points of view. Cognitive trying, freedom of the will and agent causation are challenges in the discussion on computers in action. The Volume consists of contributions by leading experts in the field written specifically for this volume. No comparable volume currently exists. |