Kane, Robert
Do We Have Free Will?: A Debate (Little Debates about Big Questions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367258320
- author:
- Kane, Robert
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 214
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.34 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This debate explores one of philosophy's most enduring questions: do we have free will? Robert Kane and Carolina Sartorio present two distinct perspectives on this issue, introducing readers to libertarianism and compatibilism. The authors engage in a lively discussion, covering topics such as blameworthiness, responsibility, coercion, and control.
The book offers an accessible introduction to the traditional free will problem, along with cutting-edge contributions from prominent scholars. Pedagogical features include standard form arguments, section summaries, bolded key terms and principles, a glossary, and annotated reading lists. This engaging format makes it easy for students and general readers alike to engage with complex concepts.
With its concise and lively style, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of the free will debate. By presenting two sides of the argument, Kane and Sartorio demonstrate the relevance and vitality of this philosophical problem.