NSSR Philosophy Workshop - Hendrik Lorenz (Princeton University)-Natural Goals of Actions in Aristotle November 1, 2012

NSSR Philosophy Workshop - Hendrik Lorenz (Princeton University)-Natural Goals of Actions in Aristotle

Thursday, November 01, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Natural Goals of Actions in Aristotle



I argue that there are, according to Aristotle, two importantly different kinds of goals or ends in the domain of agency, and that one of these two kinds has been frequently, though not universally, overlooked. Apart from psychological goals, goals that agents adopt as their purposes, there are also, I submit, goals or ends that actions have by being the kinds of actions they are. Those latter goals belong to suitable actions whether or not agents adopt them as purposes, and whether or not agents are aware of them.

Location:

6 E 16 St Room 1103

Admission:
Free; no tickets or reservations required; seating is first-come first-served

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