The Implications of Determinism
1st Edition
Published on 11. December 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-138-70376-6 (ISBN)
Description
The problem of determinism arises in all the major areas of philosophy. The first part of this book, first published in 1991, is a critical and historical exposition of the problem and the most important ideas and arguments which have arisen over the many years of debate. The second part considers the various forms of determinism and the implications that they engender.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
442 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-70376-6 (9781138703766)
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The Implications of Determinism
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06/2017
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Content
Part 1. The History of the Problem 1. Introduction 2. Determinism in Antiquity 3. God Through the Ages 4. The Rise of Science 5. The Grand Metaphysicians 6. The Soft Determinists 7. The Hard Determinists 8. More Science 9. Action Theory 10. Micro-Determinism, Macro-Determinism and Supervenience 11. Other Contemporary Analyses Part 2. Determinism - So What? 12. Logical Determinism 13. Theoretical Determinism 14. Psychological Determinism 15. Physical Determinism 16. Physical Implications of Determinism 17. Moral Implications of Determinism 18. Cultural Implications of Determinism