Self-Identity and Personal Autonomy
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Analytical
analytical philosophy
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Autonomy
Bundle Theory
Cartesian Atomism
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Contemplative Ideal
Contemplative Image
Descriptive Metaphysics
DNA Blueprint
Doctor Mengele
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Existential Essence
Frankfurt model
Good Life
Hierarchical Account
Higher Order Attitudes
Impersonal Solution
Introspective Acquaintance
memory theory
Mental Continuity
moral psychology
Person
Personal Identity Terms
Perspicuous Representation
Philosophical Atomism
philosophy of mind
Prudential Self-interest
Self-Identity
Special Normative Status
Strawson's Descriptive Metaphysics
Strawsonian View
Strawson’s Descriptive Metaphysics
theories of personhood autonomy
Vice Versa
Volitional Necessity
West Germany
Wittgensteinian Outlook
Product details
- ISBN 9781138634251
- Weight: 453g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 28 Jun 2017
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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This title was first published in 2001: We are all persons or selves. But what exactly does it mean that we possess an identity and autonomy as persons or selves? This book explores the related problems of self-identity and personal autonomy within the framework of contemporary analytical anthropology, a blend of analytical philosophy of mind and action with moral psychology. Cuypers critically examines the empiricist bundle theory and metaphysical ego theory of self-identity as well as the hierarchical Frankfurt / Dworkin model of personal autonomy. Arguing that all these standard views are found wanting, Cuypers then offers an alternative 'personalist' theory of personal identity, plus an innovative 'moderately heteronomous' theory of autonomy without ever going beyond the analytical frame of reference. In critical discussion with analytical philosophers such as Derek Parfit, John Perry and Harry Frankfurt, this book develops an original perspective on the nature of persons or selves that is orthogonal to the received views in analytical anthropology. Stefaan E. Cuypers is Professor at the Institute of Philosophy, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
