Taking Ourselves Seriously and Getting It Right [DECKLE EDGE] by Harry G Frankfurt

Taking Ourselves Seriously and Getting It Right [DECKLE EDGE] by Harry G Frankfurt

From the best-selling author of On Bullshit... This book consists of the Tanner Lectures in Moral Philosophy, delivered by the author at Stanford University in 2004, along with commentary on the lectures.

"Frankfurt's argument is intelligent, sophisticated, and thooughtful"—CHOICE
"In his Tanner lectures, Harry Frankfurt continues his exploration of the nature of human agency and practical reasoning. Love, and other 'volitional necessities'—things about which we cannot help caring—anchor us in the world and provide us with ends for our actions. Without love, or other kinds of volitionally necessary caring, we would not have an answer to the fundamental question of how we should live. This is a very important essay, written by a first-class philosophical mind, and animated by a humane outlook. It will be of interest not only to philosophers, but also to all those who look to understand the springs of human action."—Debra Satz, Stanford University
"Frankfurt delves into the ideals of rationality and love, compares the two, and declares love the winner in defining self-commitment to our actions (which is "getting it right"). These arguments are related in superbly written prose and stand well on their own...The commentary, likewise, is well written and presents the reader with an enhanced framework and relevant, thought-provoking objections. "—Library Journal
"This wise and engaging little book deals with issues that are profoundly important to us as human beings. Frankfurt effortlessly weaves together his thoughts on love, agency, and practical reason...Scholars interested in Frankfurt, or the philosophical issues discussed in his lectures, will enjoy readin this book." —Philosophy in Review/Comptes Rendus Philosophiques

Harry G. Frankfurt is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Princeton University. He is author of the best-selling book, On Bullshit (2005). His other publications include The Reasons of Love (2004) and Necessity, Volition, and Love (1999).

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ISBN 13	9780804752985
ISBN 10	0804752982
Titel	Taking Ourselves Seriously and Getting It Right [DECKLE EDGE]
Autor	Harry G Frankfurt
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Stanford University Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2006-09-18
Seitenanzahl	136
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.