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The book provides a comprehensive examination of the 18th-century discourse surrounding the freedom of the will, highlighting significant philosophical contributions from well-known figures like Locke, Hume, Edwards, and Reid. It also explores the perspectives of lesser-known writers, offering fresh interpretations of their arguments. This thorough analysis sheds light on a central philosophical issue, enriching the understanding of the historical context and the evolution of thought regarding free will.
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Of Liberty and Necessity, James A. Harris
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- 2007
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- Title
- Of Liberty and Necessity
- Subtitle
- The Free Will Debate in Eighteenth-Century British Philosophy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James A. Harris
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Publisher
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 282
- ISBN13
- 9780199234752
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- The book provides a comprehensive examination of the 18th-century discourse surrounding the freedom of the will, highlighting significant philosophical contributions from well-known figures like Locke, Hume, Edwards, and Reid. It also explores the perspectives of lesser-known writers, offering fresh interpretations of their arguments. This thorough analysis sheds light on a central philosophical issue, enriching the understanding of the historical context and the evolution of thought regarding free will.