Agents' Abilities
Publisher: De Gruyter
Published: 2020
Place of publication: Berlin/Boston
Number of pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9783110650464
Subjects: Popular philosophy; Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; General studies; Western philosophy, from c 1900 -
Description: What is it for agents to be able to do things? This question, while central to many debates, is still awaiting a comprehensive answer. Jaster provides just that by developing the “success view,” which posits that abilities are in essence a matter of successful behavior. Along the way, she explores various issues, including the augmentable nature of abilities, the relationship between abilities and dispositions, and the ability to act otherwise.
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