Juarrero, A
Dynamics in Action: Intentional Behavior as a Complex System (Bradford Book)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262600477
- author:
- Juarrero, A
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 300
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Dynamics in Action: Intentional Behavior as a Complex System by Alicia Juarrero explores the fundamental nature of action and its relationship to cause and explanation. For centuries, philosophers have struggled to define the boundaries between voluntary and involuntary behavior, with significant implications for morality and law. Juarrero argues that traditional approaches to understanding action are flawed and proposes a new framework based on complex adaptive systems. By rethinking causes as dynamical constraints, Juarrero reveals a novel logic for explaining actions, one that shifts from proof-like explanations to historical narratives. This fresh perspective has far-reaching implications for our understanding of agency, responsibility, and the human condition. This book offers a thought-provoking analysis of the complex relationships between action, cause, and explanation, making it an essential read for scholars and researchers in psychology and cognitive science.
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