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Alternative Action Theory: Simultaneously a Critique of Georg Henrik Von Wright's Practical Philosophy

Alternative Action Theory: Simultaneously a Critique of Georg Henrik Von Wright's Practical Philosophy

Weinberger, Ota

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Series: Theory and Decision Library A:, Book 26

PhilosophyLogic

ISBN10: 0792351843
ISBN13: 9780792351849
Publisher: Springer
Published: Sep 30 1998
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Action is conceived of as an intentional behavior of an individual or of an institutional subject; it is determined by information processing, namely by a process in which pieces of descriptive and practical information are involved. Action is explained by a formal and finalistic theory which is connected with a specific theory of institutions. The philosophical basis of the logic of norm sentences and of other systems of practical thinking (formal teleology, axiology, logic of preferences) is discussed. The author criticizes traditional deontic logic and argues in favor of a genuine logic of norms. The book gives a structure analysis of the so-called practical inference and of nomic causal propositions. Besides a critical account of von Wright's practical philosophy the author offers critical analyses of discourse rationality (Habermas, Apel, Alexy) and of Wittgenstein's views on philosophizing.
The book addresses readers interested in philosophical logic, practical philosophy, sociology of institutions, legal philosophy, and theory democracy.

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