How Free Are You? by Ted Honderich
This is a fully revised, enlarged and up-to-date edition of Ted Honderich's modern classic 'How Free Are You? The Determinism Problem'. In the first four chapters, he sets out a determinist philosophy of mind, in response to the question 'Is there a really clear, consistent and complete version of determinism?' He also considers whether there is such an adequate version of the free will doctrine. He goes on to the question of whether determinism is refuted by Quantum Theory or anything else ... and then the question of what we are to conclude about our lives if it is true. The tradition of Incompatibilist philosophers says that if it is true we cannot be free and responsible. Compatibilist philosophers say we still can be. Ted Honderich rejects both traditions, and proposes an affirmative attitude to determinism ... before coming to new thoughts about the very nature of the problem. He offers a concise and lively introduction to the problem of determinism and freedom, as well as advancing the debate further in this fundamental part of the philosophy of mind and moral philosophy. Essential reading for philosophers and all others faced by the great problem.
Taylor WCyr and Matthew T. Flummer's excellent podcast, The Free Will Show, offers accessible interviews with some of the leading researchers working not only on free will, but on a range of problems related to the nature and scope of human agency. This volume brings together some of the best of these interviews, along with a helpful introduction and suggestions for further reading. It should be of special interest to people looking for an accessible introduction to contemporary philosophical work on free will. It will also be of interest to academics looking for summaries of the views of leading philosophers working on free will in their own words. * Andrei A. Buckareff, Marist College *
This excellent collection contains a number of lucid, illuminating conversations on free will with many of the foremost scholars in the field. The unique format of this book makes it perfect for those looking for an introduction to the free will debate as well as those interested in keeping up with its most cutting-edge developments. * Hannah Tierney, University of California, Davis *
This excellent collection contains a number of lucid, illuminating conversations on free will with many of the foremost scholars in the field. The unique format of this book makes it perfect for those looking for an introduction to the free will debate as well as those interested in keeping up with its most cutting-edge developments. * Hannah Tierney, University of California, Davis *
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199251971 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199251975 |
| Title | How Free Are You? |
| Author | Ted Honderich |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2002-03-21 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
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