Reasons without Rationalism (Hardcover)

by Kieran Setiya (Author) "According to an ancient tradition of thought about human action, whatever we do intentionally is done "under the guise of the good": we must see..." (more)
Key Phrases: good practical thought, recognitional view, simple psychological theory, Difference Principle, Practical Reflection, Solving the Puzzle (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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Kieran Setiya's bold argument concerning practical reasoning deserves serious attention...What makes Setiya's account distinctive is the way he prosecutes his case while engaging with an impressive range of contemporary views on action and practical reason.
(Katerina Deligiorgi The Philosophers' Magazine )

This is an excellent book: original, intricately argued, yet admirably compact. It makes important contributions to both the philosophy of action and ethics.
(Matthew Hanser The Review of Metaphysics )

Kieran Setiya's Reasons without Rationalism is a fascinating, closely-argued, and rewarding book. It is clearly, concisely, and attractively written, and it contains a wealth of perceptive and original insights. The overall vision that emerges from its pages is an important alternative to the more familiar pictures of the relevant issues.
(Ralph Wedgwood Mind )

The book is very well-written, and is full of provocative arguments. . . . This is a book that will reward reflection by those interested in the topics of ethical theory, virtues, practical reason, and action theory.
(Brad Majors Metapsychology Online Reviews )

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Kieran Setiya urges the radical thesis that the 'should' of practical rationality just is the 'should' of ethical character. His argument turns on taking issue with the orthodox view that practical rationality is exercised under the aspect of the good, and on rejecting all forms of the idea that the nature of practical rationality can be understood from reflection about reason and action as such. Setiya handles his intricate argument deftly, and his book is a pleasure, as well as a challenge, to read. Anyone interested in its topics will need to give it serious attention.
(John McDowell, University of Pittsburgh )

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 131 pages
• Publisher: Princeton University Press (January 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0691127492
• ISBN-13: 978-0691127491
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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