Heidegger on concepts, freedom, and normativity
by Golob, Sacha
fromModern European philosophy
by Golob, Sacha
fromModern European philosophy
by Golob, Sacha
fromModern European philosophy
Holism grows out of the philosophical position that an object or phenomenon is more than the sum of its parts. And yet analysis �a mental process crucial to human comprehension �involves breaking something down into its components, dismantling the whole in order to grasp it pi…
To understand what an individual "believes" we must take into account the full historical and institutional context of a person's life. But how can two people share the same thought if they do not share the same system of belief? Descombes solves this problem by developing a log…
This collection of essays by one of the most prominent and internationally respected philosophers of action theory is concerned with deepening our understanding of the notion of intention. In Bratman's view, when we settle on a plan for action we are committing ourselves to futu…
This collection of essays is concerned with deepening our understanding of the notion of intention, and the commitment involved in intending, exploring its implications for our understanding of temptation and self-control.
by McMillan, John, Gillett, Grant
fromAdvances in consciousness research
by McMillan, John, Gillett, Grant
fromAdvances in consciousness research
"Is there an internal relationship between consciousness and intentionality? Can mental content be described in such a way so as to avoid dualism? What is the influence of social context upon consciousness, conceptions of self and mental content?" "This book considers questions…
by McMillan, John, Gillett, Grant
fromAdvances in consciousness research
Is there an internal relationship between consciousness and intentionality? Can mental content be described in such a way so as to avoid dualism? What is the influence of social context upon consciousness, conceptions of self and mental content?This book considers questions such…