Free Will and Continental Philosophy: The Death without Meaning by Dr David Edwa

Description: Free Will and Continental Philosophy by Dr David Edward Rose Analyses the concept of free will in the Continental philosophical tradition. This book explores the concepts of free-will and self-determination in the Continental philosophical tradition. It examines the ways in which Continental philosophy offers a viable alternative to the hegemonic scientistic approach taken by analytic philosophy. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography David Rose is Lecturer in Philosophical Studies at Newcastle University, UK. Table of Contents 1. Introduction2. Science, Explanation and Dogma 3. Freud and Sartre: the Property of Freedom 4. Hegel: Action and Avoiding the Death without Meaning 5. Marx and Marcuse: Alienation and Critical Reflection 6. Rawls and Vattimo: Pluralism and Postmodern Liberation7. ConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex Promotional Offers a detailed and original analysis of the concept of free will in the Continental philosophical tradition. Long Description 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. > Promotional "Headline" Offers a detailed and original analysis of the concept of free will in the Continental philosophical tradition. Details ISBN1847060994 Year 2009 ISBN-10 1847060994 ISBN-13 9781847060990 Format Hardcover Media Book Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Subtitle The Death without Meaning Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 123.5 Short Title FREE WILL & CONTINENTAL PHILOS Series Continuum Studies in Continental Philosophy Language English Pages 176 Illustrations black & white illustrations Series Number 75 Publication Date 2009-08-27 UK Release Date 2009-08-27 NZ Release Date 2009-08-27 Translated from English Author Dr David Edward Rose Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2009-08-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:27405872;

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