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Autonomy
Andrew Sneddon
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Description for Autonomy
Paperback. Series: Bloomsbury Ethics. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HPK; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 292.
Philosophers have various reasons to be interested in individual autonomy. Individual self-rule is widely recognized to be important. But what, exactly, is autonomy? In what ways is it important? And just how important is it? This book introduces contemporary philosophical thought about the nature and significance of individual self-rule. Andrew Sneddon divides self-rule into autonomy of choice and autonomy of persons. Unlike most philosophical treatments of autonomy, Sneddon addresses empirical study of the psychology of action. The significance of autonomy is displayed in connection with such issues as paternalism, political liberalism, advertising and physician-assisted suicide. Sneddon both introduces the ... Read more
Philosophers have various reasons to be interested in individual autonomy. Individual self-rule is widely recognized to be important. But what, exactly, is autonomy? In what ways is it important? And just how important is it? This book introduces contemporary philosophical thought about the nature and significance of individual self-rule. Andrew Sneddon divides self-rule into autonomy of choice and autonomy of persons. Unlike most philosophical treatments of autonomy, Sneddon addresses empirical study of the psychology of action. The significance of autonomy is displayed in connection with such issues as paternalism, political liberalism, advertising and physician-assisted suicide. Sneddon both introduces the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Bloomsbury Ethics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781441165015
SKU
V9781441165015
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About Andrew Sneddon
Andrew Sneddon is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Ottawa, Canada.
Reviews for Autonomy
Featuring appealing examples to illustrate complex theoretical points, a wonderfully readable reading style, thorough familiarity with the last three decades on autonomy theory, and helpful Reading Guides at the end of each chapter, Sneddon’s Autonomy is an excellent introduction to the philosophical discussion of the nature and value of personal autonomy. It is the ideal map for anyone wishing to ... Read more