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Accessible and wide-ranging, this introduction to contemporary Philosophy of Action guides the reader through the major views and arguments. The topics addressed include the nature of intentional action and its explanation, the nature of reasons, the role of desire and intention in action, the nature of autonomy and the possibility of group agents.
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Accessible and wide-ranging, this introduction to contemporary Philosophy of Action guides the reader through the major views and arguments. The topics addressed include the nature of intentional action and its explanation, the nature of reasons, the role of desire and intention in action, the nature of autonomy and the possibility of group agents.
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Now in its second edition, this textbook is an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of action and agency. The new edition has been substantially revised. This edition is clearly structured around the many complexities of intentional action and includes more study tools.Specific new edition improvements include:A new chapter on agent-causationA new chapter on practical knowledge Updated and expanded coverage of issues in the ontology of action, including omissionsUpdated and expanded coverage of the psychology of intentional actionCompletely rewritten chapters on reasons for action and action explanationAn extended discussion of agents, including group agency and artificial agency The new edition’s improved study tools include: more signposting, many new examples, expanded suggestions for further reading, and new end-of-chapter questions.Philosophy of Action 2/e is essential reading for all undergraduate and graduate students of the philosophy of action and agency.