A Theory of Freedom: From the Psychology to the Politics of Agency
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In this short yet ambitious work, Philip Pettit offers a single, unified, and overarching theory of freedom. A puzzling topic, freedom extends from the individual and the metaphysical (i.e. free will) to the social and the political, yet a theory connecting these two realms has yet to be devised. In an elegant, accessible manner, Pettit presents a survey of available theories of freedom, then develops his own--one that manages to straddle the personal and political spheres. The view he develops--which includes the seemingly paradoxical notion that we are free to the extent that we are capable of being held responsible--will make this pioneering book highly important to a wide range of philosophers.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195218329
ISBN13:9780195218329
Release Date:September 2001
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:200 Pages
Weight:0.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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