The Metaphysics of Action: Trying, Doing, Causing

David-Hillel Ruben

London: Palgrave Macmillan (2018) Copy BIBT_EX

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A discussion of three central ideas in action theory; trying to act, doing or acting, one's action causing further consequences.

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David-Hillel Ruben

Birkbeck, University of London

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First archival date: 2018-08-05
Latest version: 2 (2018-08-09)
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Causal Theory of Action in Philosophy of Action

Defining Action in Philosophy of Action

Philosophy of Action, Misc in Philosophy of Action

The Structure of Action in Philosophy of Action

Trying in Philosophy of Action

Keywords

trying acting or doing causing paradox of imperfectivity nominal and verbal gerunds accordion effect Dr. Landry's patient processes knowledge of the actions of others ergativity

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9783319903460 3030079961 3319903462 9783319903477

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10.1007/978-3-319-90347-7

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