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Alternative Action Theory: Simultaneously a Critique of Georg Henrik von Wright’s Practical Philosophy
Ota Weinberger
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Description for Alternative Action Theory: Simultaneously a Critique of Georg Henrik von Wright’s Practical Philosophy
hardcover. Action is conceived as an intentional behavior of an individual or of an institutional subject. This book gives a structure analysis of the so - called practical inference and of nomic causal propositions. It also addresses readers interested in philosophical logic, practical philosophy, sociology of institutions, legal philosophy, and more. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 654.
Action is conceived of as an intentional behavior of an individual or of an institutional subject; it is determined by information processing, namely by a process in which pieces of descriptive and practical information are involved. Action is explained by a formal and finalistic theory which is connected with a specific theory of institutions. The philosophical basis of the logic of norm sentences and of other systems of practical thinking (formal teleology, axiology, logic of preferences) is discussed. The author criticizes traditional deontic logic and argues in favor of a genuine ... Read more
Action is conceived of as an intentional behavior of an individual or of an institutional subject; it is determined by information processing, namely by a process in which pieces of descriptive and practical information are involved. Action is explained by a formal and finalistic theory which is connected with a specific theory of institutions. The philosophical basis of the logic of norm sentences and of other systems of practical thinking (formal teleology, axiology, logic of preferences) is discussed. The author criticizes traditional deontic logic and argues in favor of a genuine ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
Theory and Decision Library A:
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792351849
SKU
V9780792351849
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