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Knowing Better

- An Account of Akrasia

About Knowing Better

Originally published in 1990, this book deals with the question of akrasia, weakness of will, or knowing better but doing worse. Versions of this principle are presupposed by Socrates and Plato, articulated as the `practical syllogism¿ in Aristotle and play a central role in modern decision theory.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780367476441
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 252
  • Published:
  • May 31, 2022
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x234x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 467 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 5, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Knowing Better

Originally published in 1990, this book deals with the question of akrasia, weakness of will, or knowing better but doing worse. Versions of this principle are presupposed by Socrates and Plato, articulated as the `practical syllogism¿ in Aristotle and play a central role in modern decision theory.

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