Enigmas of agency : studies in the philosophy of human action / Irving Thalberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thalberg, Irving, author.

Series:

Muirhead Library of Philosophy : Philosophy of Mind and Psychology ; XVI

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1972, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Contents:

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introductory Remarks; I Do We Cause Our Own Actions?; II How Can We Distinguish Between Doing and Undergoing?; III Are There Non-Causal Explanations of Action?; IV Some Puzzles about Effort; V Can One Intend the Impossible?; VI How Is Ability Related to Performance?; VII Can Our Wills Be Free?; VIII Can I Foreknow Decisions I Have Not Yet Made?; IX Can We hold People Strictly Liable for Their Deeds?; X How Do I Know What I Am Doing?; XI The Socratic Paradox and Remorse

Selected BibliographyIndex

Notes:

First published 1972 by George Allen & Unwin Ltd.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-317-85141-2

1-138-87120-6

1-315-82995-9

1-317-85142-0

9781315829951

OCLC:

881416462