The Philosophy of Sociality: The Shared Point of View

by Raimo Tuomela

Book Overview

The Philosophy of Sociality examines the nature of sociality in its various forms, with special emphasis on collective intentionality. Raimo Tuomela begins with a distinction between the "we-perspective" and the "I-perspective." His study of strong collective intentionality -- as expressed by joint intentions, collective commitment, group belief, authority-based group action, and other phenomena -- outlines the circumstances under which an individual...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199739064
• ISBN13: 9780199739066
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"