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565364
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Marshall, Eugene
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Akrasia in Spinoza's ethics [Thesis]
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The University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2006
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eng
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Ph.D
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, The University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Spinoza has a fascinating account of akrasia . Locating it is well worth the labor involved, however. First, his theory is of historical significance, because it involves certain views normally thought to originate in Hume. So Spinoza, whom Hume read, should be given some of the credit for these novelties. Second, Spinoza's theory combines several intuitive aspects of positions generally thought to be mutually exclusive. In this regard, Spinoza's theory of akrasia is conceptually unique, a coherent hybrid view that may capture the good of the opposing views while avoiding their pitfalls. Finally, his theory of akrasia is plausible and satisfying, capturing those intuitions we want in a theory of akrasia . It presents akratic action as it must be understood---as freely and intentionally performed, irrational action against our better judgment..
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Philosophy
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