Agents' Abilities

What is it for agents to be able to do things? This question, while central to many debates, is still awaiting a comprehensive answer. Jaster provides just that by developing the "success view," which posits that abilities are in essence a matter of successful behavior. Along the way, she...

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Main Author: Jaster, Romy (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2020
Series:Philosophical Analysis 83
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