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Alternative Action Theory
Ota Weinberger
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Description for Alternative Action Theory
Paperback. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; HPS; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 550.
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
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
Theory and Decision Library A:
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401064897
SKU
V9789401064897
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99-15
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