Preston, Beth
A Philosophy of Material Culture: Action, Function, and Mind
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138210226
- author:
- Preston, Beth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
- Genre:
- Popular Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Philosophy of Material Culture Action, Function, and Mind by Beth Preston explores material culture as a subject for philosophical inquiry. The book examines the central issues raised by this topic, including improvised action and non-intentionalist accounts of function in material culture. Preston's approach is grounded in an action-theoretic foundation, which she uses to critique, revise, and extend existing theories of action. She also investigates the functionality of material culture, developing a basic account that revises and extends existing theories of biological function. The book's overarching themes include the relationship between individual and society, the problem of centralized control, and creativity. Through its innovative solutions and critical examination of existing philosophical theories, this book offers a fresh perspective on material culture and its significance in understanding human activity and social organization.
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