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Free Will and Continental Philosophy

By Rose, David Edward

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Free Will and Continental Philosophy

By Rose, David Edward

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Free Will and Continental Philosophy explores the concepts of free-will and self-determination in the Continental philosophical tradition. David Rose examines the ways in which Continental philosophy offers a viable alternative to the hegemonic scientistic approach taken by analytic philosophy. Rose claims that the problem of free-will is only a problem if one makes an unnecessary assumption consistent with scientific rationalism. In the sphere of human action we assume that, since action is a physical event, it must be reducible to the laws and concepts of science. Hence, the problematic nature of free will raises its head, since the concept of free will is intrinsically contradictory to such a reductionist outlook. This book suggests that the Continental thinkers offer a compelling alternative by concentrating on the phenomena of human action and self-determination in order to offer the truth of freedom in different terms. Thus Rose offers a revealing investigation into the appropriate concepts and categories of human freedom and action.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
176
Release Date:
2009-10-27
Publication Date:
2009-08-27
Publisher:
Continnuum-3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1847060994
ISBN13:
9781847060990
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
435 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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