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



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Autore: Barnwell Michael Visualizza persona
Titolo: The problem of negligent omissions [[electronic resource] ] : medieval action theories to the rescue / / by Michael Barnwell Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Boston, : Brill, 2010
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (292 p.)
Disciplina: 170/.42
Soggetto topico: Action theory
Negligence
Philosophy, Medieval
Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
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.
Titolo autorizzato: The problem of negligent omissions  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-282-78659-8
9786612786594
90-04-18743-X
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910459269503321
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Serie: Investigating medieval philosophy ; ; 1.