Alternative Action Theory - Simultaneously a Critique of Georg Henrik von Wright's Practical Philosophy (Hardcover, 1998 ed.)

Action is conceived of as an intentional behavior of an individual or of an institutional subject; it is determined by information processing, namely by a process in which pieces of descriptive and practical information are involved. Action is explained by a formal and finalistic theory which is connected with a specific theory of institutions. The philosophical basis of the logic of norm sentences and of other systems of practical thinking (formal teleology, axiology, logic of preferences) is discussed. The author criticizes traditional deontic logic and argues in favor of a genuine logic of norms. The book gives a structure analysis of the so-called practical inference and of nomic causal propositions. Besides a critical account of von Wright's practical philosophy the author offers critical analyses of discourse rationality (Habermas, Apel, Alexy) and of Wittgenstein's views on philosophizing. The book addresses readers interested in philosophical logic, practical philosophy, sociology of institutions, legal philosophy, and theory democracy.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Theory and Decision Library A:, 26
Release date:	September 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	Ota Weinberger
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
Edition:	1998 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-7923-5184-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Logic Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Logic Promotions
LSN:	0-7923-5184-3
Barcode:	9780792351849

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