Philosophy of Action

By Lilian O'Brien

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230232809
• ISBN13: 9780230232808
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.3"