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Title: The Self Beyond Itself Condition: New Subtitle: An Alternative History of Ethics, the New Brain Sciences, and the Myth of Free Will Author: Heidi M. Ravven Format: Hardback ISBN-10: 1595585370 EAN: 9781595585370 ISBN: 9781595585370 Publisher: The New Press Genre: Science Nature & Math Topic: Philosophy & Spirituality Release Date: 13/06/2013 Description: Few concepts are more unshakable in Western culture than free will. In The Self Beyond Itself, Heidi M. Ravven throws a wrench into this view, calling free will a myth that reflects the still-powerful influence of Christian theology on popular thinking. The book offers a riveting and accessible review of neuro-scientific research into the brain's capacity for decision-making, pointing to the profound, virtually inescapable social influences on moral choices. Ravven shows that it is possible to build a theory of ethics that doesn't rely on free will. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 235mm Item Length: 156mm Item Weight: 860g Release Year: 2013
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