The first comprehensive philosophical introduction and assessment to the problem of self-control, an increasingly popular topic in philosophy
Self-control is one of the most fascinating problems in philosophy, studied in core subjects such as free will and ethics, yet there is no book available explaining in clear language what it is
Plenty of examples from psychology and philosophy including self-deception in mental disorder, addiction and everyday examples such as loss of willpower and even mind-wandering
Includes helpful additional features such as chapter summaries, annotated further reading and glossary
Very strong author team led by Neil Levy, well-known for his work on addiction, consciousness and free will.
Marcela Herdova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Florida State University, USA.
Stephen Kearns is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Florida State University, USA.
Neil Levy is a Professor of Philosophy at Macquarie University, Australia, and a Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, UK.
Title: Self-Control (New Problems of Philosophy)
Author: Herdova, Marcela,Kearns, Stephen,Levy, Neil
ISBN: 9780815357346
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Publication Date: 2022-12-30
Number of Pages: 234
Weight: 0.3441 kg
'Self-Control weaves together philosophical analysis and scientific evidence to provide a balanced tour of this important topic. The chapters are concise yet comprehensive and punctuated with concrete examples of self-control - and its failures - from real life and fiction. The authors expertly guide readers through traditional philosophical debates as well as cutting-edge issues, such as pathologies of self-control.' - Josh May, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA