Philosophy of Action
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Philosophy of Action

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Philosophy of Action

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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.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Series Editor’s Preface
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. 1 Introduction to Intentional Action
  9. 2 Causalism and Antireductionism
  10. 3 Volitionism and Trying Theories
  11. 4 Reasons
  12. 5 From Mental to Motor Control
  13. 6 Action Explanation
  14. 7 Philosophical Psychology
  15. 8 Temptation, Control, and Autonomy
  16. 9 Agents
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index