Searle, John R.

Rationality in action / John R. Searle. - Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, c2001. - xvi, 303 p. ; 21 cm. - The Jean Nicod lectures . - Jean Nicod lectures. .

"A Bradford book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

classical model of rationality and its weaknesses -- basic structure of intentionality, action, and meaning -- gap : of time and the self -- logical structure of reasons -- Some special features of practical reason : strong altruism as a logical requirement -- How we create desire-independent reasons for action -- 7. Weakness of will -- Why there is no deductive logic of practical reason -- Consciousness, free action, and the brain. 1. The 2. The 3. The 4. The 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.



0262194635 (alk. paper)

2001030166

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Reasoning.
Raisonnement.

BC177 / .S42 2001