Agent Causality by F. Vollmer.

We act for reasons. But, it is sometimes claimed, the mental states and events that make up reasons, are not sufficient conditions of actions. Reasons never make actions happen. We- as agents (persons, selves, subjects) - make our actions happen. Actions are done by us, not elicited by reasons. The...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Vollmer, F. (Author)
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1999.
Edition:	1st ed. 1999.
Series:	Synthese Library, Studies in Epistemology, Logic, Methodology, and Philosophy of Science ; 283 Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:	Philosophy of mind. Philosophy. Language and languages—Philosophy. Philosophy and science. Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:	Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:	Loaded electronically. Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.

Table of Contents:

1. Problems with the Common Sense Theory of Action
2. Frankfurt’s Solution
3. Theories of Agent Causality
4. Persons
5. Reflective Consciousness
6. Empirical Research
7. The Epi-Phenomenalist Problem
8. Is The Self a Social Construction?
9. Darkness, Madness and Childhood
10. Overall Summary and Conclusions
References
Name Index.

Agent Causality by F. Vollmer.

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