Routledge - Intentionality, Deliberation and Autonomy Book

Explore the deep connections between action theory and practical philosophy with this scholarly work from Routledge. Many historical thinkers, including Aristotle and Hume, built their theories of morality and practical rationality on explicit theories of action. This book seeks to revive that direct connection by providing a systematic action-theoretical foundation for modern philosophical discussions. By examining how action theory informs the origin, reach, and limits of practical reason, this text offers a way to understand the normative structure of human conduct. It provides a rigorous framework for those studying how intentionality and deliberation serve as the basis for autonomy and ethical reasoning. This is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the architecture of normative theories and the philosophical roots of practical rationality.