The Philosophy of Luck

The Philosophy of Luck
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : 9781119030577
ISBN-13 : 1119030579
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Book Synopsis The Philosophy of Luck by : Duncan Pritchard

Download or read book The Philosophy of Luck written by Duncan Pritchard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first volume of its kind to provide a curated collection of cutting-edge scholarship on the philosophy of luck Offers an in-depth examination of the concept of luck, which has often been overlooked in philosophical study Includes discussions of luck from a range of philosophical perspectives, including ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, and cognitive science Examines the role of luck in core philosophical problems, such as free will Features work from the main philosophers writing on luck today


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