Acta Structuralica

international journal for structuralist research

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205745

A history of action theory

James Swindal

pp. 44-72

Abstract

Several basic questions confront anyone attempting to do a comprehensive study of action. One is exactly what is a human action — as opposed to divine, angelic, animal, plant, or even mechanical or unconscious action. What thus distinguishes it from mere behavior, on the one hand, and simply habit or disposition, on the other? Can we reflexively furnish a comprehensive and complete set of criteria for it?

Publication details

Published in:

Swindal James (2012) Action and existence: a case for agent causation. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.

Pages: 44-72

DOI: 10.1057/9780230355460_4

Full citation:

Swindal James (2012) A history of action theory, In: Action and existence, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 44–72.