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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459269503321

Autore

Barnwell Michael

Titolo

The problem of negligent omissions [[electronic resource] ] : medieval action theories to the rescue / / by Michael Barnwell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston, : Brill, 2010

ISBN

1-282-78659-8

9786612786594

90-04-18743-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (292 p.)

Collana

Investigating medieval philosophy ; ; 1

Disciplina

170/.42

Soggetti

Action theory

Negligence

Philosophy, Medieval

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preliminary Material / M. Barnwell -- Introduction: What’s The Problem? / M. Barnwell -- Chapter 1. The Problem May Lurk In Aristotle’s Ethics / M. Barnwell -- Chapter 2. Aristotle’s Akratic: Foreshadowing A Solution / M. Barnwell -- Chapter 3. A Negligent Omission At The Root Of All Sinfulness: Anselm And The Devil / M. Barnwell -- Chapter 4. Negligent Vs. Non-Negligent: A Thomistic Distinction Directing Us Toward A Solution / M. Barnwell -- Chapter 5. Can I Have Your Divided Attention? Scotus, Indistinct Intellections, And Type-1 Negligent Omissions Almost Solved / M. Barnwell -- Chapter 6. I Can’T Get You Out Of My Mind: Scotus, Lingering Indistinct Intellections, And Type-2 Negligent Omissions / M. Barnwell -- Chapter 7. Scotus’s Affection-Ate Corrective: A Possible Final Solution To A Type-2 Variant / M. Barnwell -- Chapter 8. Neglected Treatises Help Solve Negligence: The Action Theory Of Francisco Suárez / M. Barnwell -- Chapter 9. An Answer That Cannot Be Neglected: The Solution / M. Barnwell -- Appendix A. Translation Of Nicomachean Ethics 1146b31–1147b19 / M. Barnwell -- Bibliography / M. Barnwell -- Index / M. Barnwell.

Sommario/riassunto

Negligent omissions, cases in which an agent unintentionally forgets to



fulfill an obligation, are philosophically problematic. They are problematic because they are considered blameworthy despite the fact that the conditions for voluntariness often appear unfulfilled. In an attempt to explain how they may be voluntary, this book delves into the action theories of Aristotle, Anselm, Aquinas, Scotus, and Suárez. In doing so, not only is the philosophical (and theological) importance of negligent omissions demonstrated via new and insightful interpretations, but a complex model for explaining the voluntariness of negligent omissions is constructed. The result is an original solution to the problem of negligent omissions that demonstrates the utility of appealing to historical approaches to solve contemporary philosophical and theological problems.