The Essence of the Self: In Defense of the Simple View of Personal Identity by G

Description: The Essence of the Self by Geoffrey Madell In this volume, Geoffrey Madell develops a revised account of the self, making a compelling case for why the "simple" or "anti-criterial" view of personal identity warrants a robust defense. Madell critiques recent discussions of the self for focusing on features which are common to all selves, and which therefore fail to capture the uniqueness of each self. In establishing his own view of personal identity, Madell proposes (a) that there is always a gap between A is f and g and I am f and g; (b), that a complete description of the world offered without recourse to indexicals will fail to account for the contingent truth that I am one of the persons described; and (c), that an account of conscious perspectives on the world must take into account what it means for an apparently arbitrary one of these perspectives to be mine. Engaging with contemporary positions on the first person, embodiment, psychological continuity, and other ongoing arguments, Madell contends that there can be no such thing as a criterion of personal identity through time, that no bodily or psychological continuity approach to the issue can succeed, and that personal identity through time must be absolute, not a matter of degree. Madells view that the nature of the self is substantively different from that of objects in the world will generate significant discussion and debate among philosophers of mind. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Geoffrey Madell was Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, UK, and is the author of The Identity of the Self (1981), Mind and Materialism (1988) and Philosophy, Music and Emotion (2002). Table of Contents 1. Personal Identity and the First Person 2. The First Person 3. Body 4. Psychology 5. Persons and Possible Worlds 6. Retrospect Review "Madell argues with admirable ambition and tenacity... [The Essence of the Self] constitutes a rewarding read."- Daniel Giberman, University of Gothenburg, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews"Madells focus centers on making sense of both the objective characteristics of lived experiences and the narrowly personal experience of individual existence. His treatment of this issue is situated within the rich literature on the topic, which provides a valuable backdrop for readers. Summing Up: Recommended."- A. P. Schwab, Indiana University--Purdue University Fort Wayne in CHOICE Review Quote "Madell argues with admirable ambition and tenacity... [The Essence of the Self] constitutes a rewarding read." - Daniel Giberman, University of Gothenburg, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "Madells focus centers on making sense of both the objective characteristics of lived experiences and the narrowly personal experience of individual existence. His treatment of this issue is situated within the rich literature on the topic, which provides a valuable backdrop for readers. Summing Up: Recommended." - A. P. Schwab, Indiana University--Purdue University Fort Wayne in CHOICE Details ISBN1138498939 Author Geoffrey Madell Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 1138498939 ISBN-13 9781138498938 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Subtitle In Defense of the Simple View of Personal Identity Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 126 Affiliation University of Edinburgh, UK Publication Date 2018-02-12 Short Title The Essence of the Self Language English UK Release Date 2018-02-12 AU Release Date 2018-02-12 NZ Release Date 2018-02-12 Pages 154 Series Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy Alternative 9781138823945 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education 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:159629416;

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