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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