Daniel C. Dennett
Elbow Room: The Varieties of Free Will Worth Wanting
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262527798
- author:
- Daniel C. Dennett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.3 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Daniel Dennett's Elbow Room: A New Perspective on Free Will In this influential work, philosopher Daniel Dennett presents a compelling case for compatibilism, arguing that advances in science do not undermine our concept of free will. Dennett's aim is to preserve the essential aspects of free will while eliminating unnecessary complexities, resulting in a nuanced and well-supported exploration of the subject. Through a wide-ranging examination of various fields, including physics, evolutionary biology, and artificial intelligence, Dennett tackles the question of free will in a unique and engaging manner. He addresses the philosophical problems of real interest, separating them from the "family of anxieties" that often accompany discussions of free will, such as the idea of a Peremptory Puppeteer or the Cosmic Child Whose Dolls We Are. This new edition of Elbow Room includes Dennett's 2012 Erasmus Prize essay as its afterword, providing further insight into his thoughts on the nature of free will and its relationship to science.
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