Free Will

Hackett Readings in Philosophy

by Derk Pereboom (Editor)

A unique anthology which features contributions to the dispute over free will from both historical and twentieth-century sources, Pereboom's volume presents the most thoughtful positions taken thus far in this crucial and difficult debate, as well as discussions of the consequences of these positions for free will's traditional corollary, moral responsibility.
Hackett Readings in Philosophy is a versatile series of compact anthologies, each devoted to a topic of traditional interest. Selections include classical, modern, and contemporary writings, chosen for their elegance of exposition and their consistent ability to stimulate thought and discussion.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, School

302 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[EMMANUEL · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for school. For a metaphysics course. I enjoyed this book. Didn't really teach me much about metaphysics, but did teach me a whole lot about what justice means. Which I believe was more a gratifying accomplishment than a standard rationale of what an unidentified concept of free will is about. But is known what it means. Well, conceptually in its ideological definition.

[Zack · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good anthology.

[Mills College Library]

123.5 F8533 2009