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Autonomy and the Self (Paperback, 2013 ed.)
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Autonomy and the Self (Paperback, 2013 ed.)
Series: Philosophical Studies Series, 118
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This volume addresses the complex interplay between the conditions
of an agent's personal autonomy and the constitution of her self in
light of two influential background assumptions: a libertarian
thesis according to which it is essential for personal autonomy to
be able to choose freely how one's self is shaped, on the one hand,
and a line of thought following especially the seminal work of
Harry Frankfurt according to which personal autonomy necessarily
rests on an already sufficiently shaped self, on the other hand.
Given this conceptual framework, a number of influential aspects
within current debate can be addressed in a new and illuminating
light: accordingly, the volume's contributions range from 1)
discussing fundamental conceptual interconnections between personal
autonomy and freedom of the will, 2) addressing the exact role and
understanding of different personal traits, e.g. Frankfurt's notion
of volitional necessities, commitments to norms and ideals,
emotions, the phenomenon of weakness of will, and psychocorporeal
aspects, 3) and finally taking into account social influences,
which are discussed in terms of their ability to buttress, to
weaken, or even to serve as necessary preconditions of personal
autonomy and the forming of one's self. The volume thus provides
readers with an extensive and most up-to-date discussion of various
influential strands of current philosophical debate on the topic.
It is of equal interest to all those already engaged in the debate
as well as to readers trying to get an up-to-date overview or
looking for a textbook to use in courses.
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