
The Refutation of Determinism
An Essay in Philosophical Logic
M.R. Ayers(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 6. June 2017
Book
Hardback
198 pages
978-1-138-73172-1 (ISBN)
Description
Perhaps everyone who can think has the concept of possibility, but no one understands it. The metaphysical theory of Determinism is a symptom of this lack of understanding, and the inconclusiveness of its opponents' arguments indicates that the lack is universal. In this book, first published in 1968, the author shows that there are a number of different kinds on non-logical possibility, subtly interrelated, each requiring separate explanation. An original contribution to the subject, it is essential reading for all students of philosophy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
458 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-73172-1 (9781138731721)
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Content
1. Introduction 2. Probability and Possibility for Choice 3. Probability and Natural Powers 4. Some Unobservable Properties 5. Some Puzzles About Potentiality 6. The Powers of People and the Powers of Things 7. Ifs and Cans 8. Deliberation, Freedom and Meaning