The problem of negligent omissions medieval action theories to the rescue

Summary: Through insightful interpretations of the action theories propounded by Aristotle, Anselm, Aquinas, Scotus, and Surez, this book demonstrates the philosophical and theological importance of negligent omissions and constructs a model by which the problem of their voluntariness can be solved.

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ISBN: 9004181350 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9789004181359 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN: 900418743X (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9789004187436 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (276 p.)
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Publisher: Boston : Brill, 2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-274) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction : what's the problem? -- The problem may lurk in Aristotle's ethics -- Aristotle's akratic : foreshadowing a solution -- A negligent omission at the root of all sinfulness : Anselm and the Devil -- Negligent vs. non-negligent : a Thomistic distinction directing us toward a solution -- Can I have your divided attention? : Scotus, indistinct intellections, and type-1 negligent omissions almost solved -- I can't get you out of my mind : Scotus, lingering indistinct intellections, and type-2 negligent omissions -- Scotus's affection-ate corrective : a possible final solution to a type-2 variant -- Neglected treatises help solve negligence : the action theory of Francisco Suarez -- An answer that cannot be neglected : the solution -- Appendix A : translation of Nicomachean ethics 1146b31-1147b19.
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Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.