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Philosophy is the search for the large patterns of the world and of
the large patterns of experience, perceptual, theoretical, . . .,
aesthetic, and practical - the patterns that, regardless of
specific contents, characterize the main types of experience. In
this book I carry out my search for the large patterns of practical
experience: the experience of deliberation, of recognition of
duties and their conflicts, of attempts to guide other person's
conduct, of deciding to act, of influencing the physical world with
one's doings, and the like. This is the experience that makes
possible our social life, the formulation of plans for teamwork,
the building of institutions, the development of nations, and the
adoption of the ideal of morality. Here I develop a network of
theories about the most fundamental aspects of practical thinking:
what is thought in such thinking; what makes that thinking correct;
what makes it practical; and the structure of the doings that
accrue to the world when such thinking is effective. I have
attempted to build each theory in sufficient detail, so that it il
luminates its subject matter with a certain degree of fullness. But
I have also aimed at producing an harmonious system of theories, so
that the grand pattern of practical thinking can be admired, not
only for the beauty of the separate structures of its parts, but
also for its architectonic unity. Chapter 1 gives the details of
the many facets of this project and discusses some methodological
techniques."
Hector-Neri Castaneda is recognized as one of the most important
philosophers of the late-twentieth century. Here readers will find
a lively introduction to Castaneda s thought as well as an
opportunity to explore his rich and distinct voice. This unique
volume will appeal to those interested in the philosophy of mind,
cognitive science, and artificial intelligence as well as students
of Castaneda and Latin American philosophy."
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