Autonomy

By: Andrew Sneddon

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Paperback | 6 January 2013 | Edition Number 1

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Philosophers have various reasons to be interested in individual autonomy. Individual self-rule is widely recognized to be important. But what, exactly, is autonomy? In what ways is it important? And just how important is it? This book summarizes the attempts made by philosophers in the late 20th century to describe autonomy, providing an introduction to contemporary philosophical thought about the nature and significance of individual self-rule. Self-rule is divided into autonomy of choice and autonomy of persons. Unlike in most philosophical treatments of autonomy, Andrew Sneddon connects autonomy to empirical study of the psychology of action. The book presents the significance of self-rule through examination of political liberalism and paternalism. Sneddon introduces readers and students to contemporary philosophical thought about autonomy and defends a novel account of its nature and significance. The book is an ideal introduction for advanced-level undergraduate and postgraduate students to the issues and debates surrounding individual self-rule.

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Featuring appealing examples to illustrate complex theoretical points, a wonderfully readable reading style, thorough familiarity with the last three decades on autonomy theory, and helpful Reading Guides at the end of each chapter, Sneddon's Autonomy is an excellent introduction to the philosophical discussion of the nature and value of personal autonomy. It is the ideal map for anyone wishing to become familiar with the landscape of contemporary autonomy theory. -- James Stacey Taylor, Associate Professor of Philosophy, The College of New Jersey, USA

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