Rationality in action / John R. Searle.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Jean Nicod lecturesPublication details: Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, c2001.Description: xvi, 303 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0262194635 (alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BC177 .S42 2001
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Contents:
1. The classical model of rationality and its weaknesses -- 2. The basic structure of intentionality, action, and meaning -- 3. The gap : of time and the self -- 4. The logical structure of reasons -- 5. Some special features of practical reason : strong altruism as a logical requirement -- 6. How we create desire-independent reasons for action -- 7. 7. Weakness of will -- 8. Why there is no deductive logic of practical reason -- 9. Consciousness, free action, and the brain.
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Book Storms Research Center Main Collection BC 177 .S42 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 98617688

"A Bradford book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

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