Human Agency and Neural Causes [electronic resource] : Philosophy of Action and the Neuroscience of Voluntary Agency /
Runyan, J.author.
Human Agency and Neural Causes provides an analysis of our everyday thought about our conduct, and the neuroscience research concerning voluntary agency. J.D. Runyan argues that our findings through neuroscience are consistent with what would be expected if we are, in fact, voluntary agents.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Libet-style experiments and volitions -- The need for an analysis of human agency -- An Aristotelian account of human agency -- Compatibilist concerns -- Choices and voluntary conduct -- Neuronal mechanisms and voluntary conduct -- A metaphysical framework : voluntary agency, emergence and downward causation.
Human Agency and Neural Causes provides an analysis of our everyday thought about our conduct, and the neuroscience research concerning voluntary agency. J.D. Runyan argues that our findings through neuroscience are consistent with what would be expected if we are, in fact, voluntary agents.
Cognitive psychology.
Philosophy of mind.
Neuropsychology.
Psychology, Experimental.
Cognitive Psychology.
Philosophy of Mind.
Neuropsychology.
Experimental Psychology.