Philosophy of Action
Accessible and wide-ranging, this introduction to contemporary Philosophy of Action guides the reader through the major views and arguments. The topics addressed include the nature of intentional action and its explanation, the nature of reasons, the role
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Palgrave Philosophy Today Series Editor: Vittorio Bufacchi, University College Cork, Ireland The Palgrave Philosophy Today series provides concise introductions to all the major areas of philosophy currently being taught in philosophy departments around the world. Each book gives a state-of-the-art informed assessment of a key area of philosophical study. In addition, each title in the series offers a distinct interpretation from an outstanding scholar who is closely involved with current work in the field. Books in the series provide students and teachers with not only a succinct introduction to the topic, with the essential information necessary to understand it and the literature being discussed, but also a demanding and engaging entry into the subject. Titles include Helen Beebee FREE WILL: An Introduction Shaun Gallagher PHENOMENOLOGY Simon Kirchin METAETHICS Lilian O’Brien PHILOSOPHY OF ACTION Duncan Pritchard KNOWLEDGE Mathias Risse GLOBAL POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY Don Ross PHILOSOPHY OF ECONOMICS Joel Walmsley MIND AND MACHINE Forthcoming Titles James Robert Brown PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE Pascal Engel PHILOSOPHY OF PSYCHOLOGY Neil Manson ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY Chad Meister PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION Nancy Tuana FEMINISM AND PHILOSOPHY Palgrave Philosophy Today Series Standing Order ISBN 978–0–230–00232–6 (hardcover) Series Standing Order ISBN 978–0–230–00233–3 (paperback) (outside North America only) You can receive future titles in this series as they are published by placing a standing order. Please contact your bookseller or, in case of difficulty, write to us at the address below with your name and address, the title of the series and one of the ISBNs quoted above. Customer Services Department, Macmillan Distribution Ltd, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS, England
Philosophy of Action
Lilian O’Brien University College Cork, Ireland
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