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Philosophy of Action

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Authors:
  1. Lilian O’Brien

    1. University College Cork, Ireland

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Part of the book series: Palgrave Philosophy Today (PPT)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction to Intentional Action

    • Lilian O’Brien
    Pages 1-11

  3. Causalism and Antireductionism

    • Lilian O’Brien
    Pages 12-26

  4. Volitionism and Trying Theories

    • Lilian O’Brien
    Pages 27-42

  5. Reasons

    • Lilian O’Brien
    Pages 43-55

  6. From Mental to Motor Control

    • Lilian O’Brien
    Pages 56-76

  7. Action Explanation

    • Lilian O’Brien
    Pages 77-100

  8. Philosophical Psychology

    • Lilian O’Brien
    Pages 101-117

  9. Temptation, Control, and Autonomy

    • Lilian O’Brien
    Pages 118-135

  10. Agents

    • Lilian O’Brien
    Pages 136-159

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 160-172
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About this book

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.

Reviews

“This book is published in Palgrave Macmillan's Philosophy Today series, which is supposed to provide researchers and advanced students of philosophy with an introduction to contemporary discussions in specific subfields of philosophy. … this is a quick enjoyable read, clearly and concisely written. It gives the reader a taste of some of many fascinating issues that are being explored in contemporary philosophy of action.” (Olle Blomberg, metapsychology online reviews, metapsychology.mentalhelp.net, Vol. 21 (3), January, 2017)

Authors and Affiliations

  • University College Cork, Ireland

    Lilian O’Brien

About the author

Lilian O'Brien is a Lecturer in Philosophy at University College Cork in Ireland.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Philosophy of Action

  • Authors: Lilian O’Brien

  • Series Title: Palgrave Philosophy Today

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137317483

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Social Sciences Collection, Social Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-230-23280-8Published: 14 November 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-230-23281-5Published: 14 November 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-31748-3Published: 30 April 2016

  • Series ISSN: 2947-9339

  • Series E-ISSN: 2947-9347

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 172

  • Topics: Language and Literature, Metaphysics

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