Understanding Moral Weakness

Understanding Moral Weakness
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Publisher : Rodopi
Total Pages : 191
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ISBN-13 : 9789042020788
ISBN-10 : 9042020784
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Book Synopsis Understanding Moral Weakness by : Daniel P. Thero

Download or read book Understanding Moral Weakness written by Daniel P. Thero and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 2006 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do humans act in opposition to what they take to be the best course of action? Thero (cognitive science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Adirondack Community College) considers this akrasia within the philosophic tradition, recognizing both weak (satisfying a less strict set of criteria) and strict types. He works through thought from Socr


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