Agents' Abilities
Author(s)
Jaster, Romy
Language
EnglishAbstract
What is it for agents to be able to do things? This question, while central to many debates, is still awaiting a comprehensive answer. Jaster provides just that by developing the “success view,” which posits that abilities are in essence a matter of successful behavior. Along the way, she explores various issues, including the augmentable nature of abilities, the relationship between abilities and dispositions, and the ability to act otherwise.
Keywords
abilities; dispositions; free willPublisher
De GruyterPublisher website
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Berlin/Boston, 2020Imprint
De GruyterSeries
Philosophical Analysis,Classification
General studies and General knowledge
Western philosophy from c 1800
Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology
Popular philosophy