The problem of negligent omissions : medieval action theories to the rescue / by Michael Barnwell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barnwell, Michael.

Series:

Investigating medieval philosophy ; 1.

Investigating medieval philosophy ; 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Action theory.

Negligence.

Philosophy, Medieval.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Brill, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Negligent omissions, cases in which an agent unintentionally forgets to fulfill an obligation, are philosophically problematic. They are problematic because they are considered blameworthy despite the fact that the conditions for voluntariness often appear unfulfilled. In an attempt to explain how they may be voluntary, this book delves into the action theories of Aristotle, Anselm, Aquinas, Scotus, and Suárez. In doing so, not only is the philosophical (and theological) importance of negligent omissions demonstrated via new and insightful interpretations, but a complex model for explaining the voluntariness of negligent omissions is constructed. The result is an original solution to the problem of negligent omissions that demonstrates the utility of appealing to historical approaches to solve contemporary philosophical and theological problems.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / M. Barnwell

Introduction: What’s The Problem? / M. Barnwell

Chapter 1. The Problem May Lurk In Aristotle’s Ethics / M. Barnwell

Chapter 2. Aristotle’s Akratic: Foreshadowing A Solution / M. Barnwell

Chapter 3. A Negligent Omission At The Root Of All Sinfulness: Anselm And The Devil / M. Barnwell

Chapter 4. Negligent Vs. Non-Negligent: A Thomistic Distinction Directing Us Toward A Solution / M. Barnwell

Chapter 5. Can I Have Your Divided Attention? Scotus, Indistinct Intellections, And Type-1 Negligent Omissions Almost Solved / M. Barnwell

Chapter 6. I Can’T Get You Out Of My Mind: Scotus, Lingering Indistinct Intellections, And Type-2 Negligent Omissions / M. Barnwell

Chapter 7. Scotus’s Affection-Ate Corrective: A Possible Final Solution To A Type-2 Variant / M. Barnwell

Chapter 8. Neglected Treatises Help Solve Negligence: The Action Theory Of Francisco Suárez / M. Barnwell

Chapter 9. An Answer That Cannot Be Neglected: The Solution / M. Barnwell

Appendix A. Translation Of Nicomachean Ethics 1146b31–1147b19 / M. Barnwell

Bibliography / M. Barnwell

Index / M. Barnwell.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-78659-8

9786612786594

90-04-18743-X

OCLC:

668231150

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004181359.i-276 DOI