All social theorists and philosophers who seek to explain human action have a 'model of man'; a metaphysical view of human nature that requires its own theory of scientific knowledge. In this influential book, Martin Hollis examines the tensions that arise from the differing views of sociologists, economists and psychologists. He then develops a rationalist model of his own which connects personal and social identity through a theory of rational action and a priori knowledge, allowing humans to both act freely and still be ...
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All social theorists and philosophers who seek to explain human action have a 'model of man'; a metaphysical view of human nature that requires its own theory of scientific knowledge. In this influential book, Martin Hollis examines the tensions that arise from the differing views of sociologists, economists and psychologists. He then develops a rationalist model of his own which connects personal and social identity through a theory of rational action and a priori knowledge, allowing humans to both act freely and still be a subject for scientific explanation. Presented in a fresh series livery and including a specially commissioned preface written by Geoffrey Hawthorn, Hollis's important work is made available to a new generation of readers.
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198. Paperback. Wrappers are edge worn and scuffed. Some curling at edges and corners. Front wrapper is very creased. 198 pages. This item is at our location in Eugene, Oregon.
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Good. Wear at edges and corners. Some storage marks, scratches and fading to cover. Foxing to text blocks. Text very good, clean and legible. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 052129181X.
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Very Good. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Softcover. Covers toned. Old owner's name to half title page. Neat pencil markings to first half of text. Otherwise clean, tight, and unmarked. A sound copy.
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