{"product_id":"selfcontrol-9780815357346","title":"SelfControl","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-control is a fundamental part of what it is to be a human being. It poses important philosophical and psychological questions about the nature of belief, motivation, judgment, and decision making. More immediately, failures of self-control can have high costs, resulting in ill-health, loss of relationships, and even violence and death, whereas strong self-control is also often associated with having a virtuous character. What exactly is self-control? If we lose control can we still be free? Can we be held responsible for loss of self-control?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this thorough and clearly written introduction to the philosophy of self-control the authors examine and assess the following topics and questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of self-control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is self-control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-control and the law of desire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanisms of self-control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is it possible to lose self-control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlameworthiness and (the loss of) self-control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Self-Control\u003c\/em\u003e weaves together philosophical analysis and scientific evidence to provide a balanced tour of this important topic. The chapters are concise yet comprehensive and punctuated with concrete examples of self-control - and its failures - from real life and fiction. The authors expertly guide readers through traditional philosophical debates as well as cutting-edge issues, such as pathologies of self-control.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Josh May, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreface \u003c\/em\u003e1. The Importance of Self-Control 2. What Is Self-Control? 3. Self-Control and the Law of Desire 4. Mechanisms of Self-Control 5. How Is It Possible to Lose Self-Control? 6. Blameworthiness and (the Loss of) Self-Control 7. Externalist Self-Control 8. Pathologies of Self-Control Conclusion. \u003ci\u003eGlossary Index\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018468753751,"sku":"9780815357346","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780815357346.jpg?v=1750777007","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/selfcontrol-9780815357346","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}