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How to provide a consistent account of akrasia

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dc.contributor Graduate Program in Philosophy.
dc.contributor.advisor Sidiropoulou, Chryssi.
dc.contributor.author Geyik, Sefa.
dc.date.accessioned 2023-03-16T11:55:16Z
dc.date.available 2023-03-16T11:55:16Z
dc.date.issued 2009.
dc.identifier.other PHIL 2009 G48
dc.identifier.uri http://digitalarchive.boun.edu.tr/handle/123456789/16207
dc.description.abstract The aim of this thesis is to provide o consistent solution for the philosophical problem of akrasia. Akrasia, a Greek word, is translated into English as “lacking command over oneself” or “weakness of will”. The question it deals with is this: how can a rational agent, while knowing the best option for him, go for the less beneficial, or harmful course of action? In the thesis, solutions of both ancient and contemporary philosophers are analyzed in detail, and drawing inspiration from Aristotle, an alternative solution is provided. The idea behind the solution is that it is impossible to go for the less beneficial course of action knowingly while you are actively thinking about the action itself. However, it is argued that when you are not actively thinking about the action itself while doing it, it is possible to go for the less beneficial course of action knowingly.
dc.format.extent 30cm.
dc.publisher Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2009.
dc.relation Includes appendices.
dc.relation Includes appendices.
dc.subject.lcsh Akrasia.
dc.subject.lcsh Akrasia -- History -- To 1500.
dc.subject.lcsh Ethics -- Greece.
dc.subject.lcsh Philosophy, Ancient.
dc.title How to provide a consistent account of akrasia
dc.format.pages vi, 45 leaves;


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