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Philosophy of Action: An Anthology
Jonathan Dancy
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Description for Philosophy of Action: An Anthology
Paperback. Bringing together a selection of the most influential classic and contemporary essays on the subject from the 1960s to the present day by leading scholars, The Philosophy of Action: An Anthology answers a pressing need for an anthology in which many voices contribute to offer an introductory survey of the field. Editor(s): Dancy, Jonathan; Sandis, Constantine. Series: Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 246 x 20. Weight in Grams: 724.
The Philosophy of Action: An Anthology is an authoritative collection of key work by top scholars, arranged thematically and accompanied by expert introductions written by the editors. This unique collection brings together a selection of the most influential essays from the 1960s to the present day.
- An invaluable collection that brings together a selection of the most important classic and contemporary articles in philosophy of action, from the 1960’s to the present day
- No other broad-ranging and detailed coverage of this kind currently exists in the field
- Each themed section opens with a synoptic introduction and includes a comprehensive further reading list ... Read more
- Includes sections on action and agency, willing and trying, intention and intentional action, acting for a reason, the explanation of action, and free agency and responsibility
- Written and organised in a style that allows it to be used as a primary teaching resource in its own right
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies
Condition
New
Weight
724g
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781118604519
SKU
V9781118604519
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Jonathan Dancy
Jonathan Dancy is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin and at the University of Reading, UK. An internationally known specialist in ethics, epistemology, and early modern philosophy, Professor Dancy is author of five books: An Introduction to Contemporary Epistemology (Blackwell, 1985), Berkeley: an Introduction (Blackwell, 1987), Moral Reasons (Blackwell, 1993), Practical Reality (2000), and Ethics Without ... Read more
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