Analytical Philosophy of Action
A study of the philosophical problems associated with the concept of action. Professor Danto is concerned to isolate logically the notion of a 'basic action' and to examine the way in which context and intention, for example, can convert physiological movements into significant actions. He finds many suggestive parallels between the concepts - the logical architecture - of action and cognition and in developing this theme he becomes involved in and proposes new approaches to various...
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Preface; 1. Knowledge and action; 2. Basic actions and basic cognitions; 3. Basic actions and psychological processes; 4. Causality and basic actions; 5. Gifts; 6. Feelings and forbearances; 7. Freedom; Notes; Index.
