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Record Nr.

UNINA9910798225703321

Autore

Massecar Aaron

Titolo

Ethical habits : a Peircean perspective / / Aaron Massecar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Maryland : , : Lexington, , 2016

ISBN

1-4985-0855-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (177 p.)

Collana

American philosophy

Disciplina

170.92

Soggetti

Habit (Philosophy)

Self-control

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

The trouble with theory and practice -- Preparing a place for a Peircean ethics -- Intelligent habits -- The metaphysics of habits -- Thinking of habits -- Self-controlled habits.

Sommario/riassunto

The central focus of Peirce's work is the development of self-control through engaging in a critical, reflective practice of habit development. This book details that development from a philosophical, pragmatic perspective.