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A Theory of Freedom: From the Psychology to the Politics of Agency
Pettit, Philip
Published by Oxford University Press, 2001
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Synopsis: In this short yet ambitious work, Philip Pettit offers a single, unified, and overarching theory of freedom. A puzzling topic, freedom extends from the individual and the metaphysical (i.e. free will) to the social and the political, yet a theory connecting these two realms has yet to be devised. In an elegant, accessible manner, Pettit presents a survey of available theories of freedom, then develops his own--one that manages to straddle the personal and political spheres. The view he develops--which includes the seemingly paradoxical notion that we are free to the extent that we are capable of being held responsible--will make this pioneering book highly important to a wide range of philosophers.
About the Author: Philip Pettit is at Columbia University, New York.
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Title: A Theory of Freedom: From the Psychology to ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new