Philosophy of Action by Sarah Paul
An accessible and inclusive overview of the major debates. Topics include intention, practical knowledge, weakness and strength of will, self-governance, and collective agency. Covers distinct approaches of Donald Davidson, G.E.M. Anscombe, and others. Includes annotated suggested reading lists. Ideal for advanced undergraduates."Sarah Paul succeeds in a seemingly impossible task: she provides a clear and concise view of a sprawling and complex area of philosophy, without sacrificing accuracy or depthHer compelling, lucid style will make this field accessible to non-specialists, and her insightful and synoptic vision of the contemporary philosophical debates about action will make this book valuable to experts as well. This is the best introduction to the field, a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy of action."
Sergio Tenenbaum, University of Toronto
"In this book Sarah Paul achieves the near impossible: she provides a lucid survey of contemporary action theory that is assertive enough to serve as both guide and antagonist for readers while being fair to competing views in ways their critics rarely are. This is, by far, the best introduction to action theory I know."
Kieran Setiya, MIT
Sarah K. Paul is Associate Professor of Philosophy at New York University Abu Dhabi and Global Associate Professor of Philosophy at New York University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781138642744 |
| ISBN 10 | 1138642746 |
| Title | Philosophy of Action |
| Author | Sarah Paul |
| Series | Routledge Contemporary Introductions To Philosophy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-12-30 |
| Number of pages | 178 |
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