The Implications of Determinism

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Routledge, 14 июл. 2017 г. - Всего страниц: 288

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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Preface
Part One The History of the Problem
Introduction
Determinism in Antiquity
God Through the Ages
The Rise of Science
The Grand Metaphysicians
The Soft Determinists
Other Contemporary Analyses
Part Two Determinism So What?
Logical Determinism
Theological Determinism
Psychological Determinism
Physical Determinism
Physical Implications of Determinism
Moral Implications of Determinism

The Hard Determinists
More Science
Action Theory
Microdeterminism Macrodeterminism and Supervenience
Cultural Implications of Determinism
Notes
Bibliography
Index

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