Powers, Time and Free Will

This book explores the metaphysics of causation and dispositions, and how they may impact our understanding of free will and the laws of nature. It presents the views of international experts and aims to provide novel approaches to a core problem in philosophy. Chapters [2] and [4] are available open access.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book brings together a remarkable collection of twelve original contributions from esteemed scholars, delving into the intricate and highly debated topics of free will and its exercise in a world governed by laws of nature. The central question at the forefront of this exploration is: Which conception of laws of nature aligns most effectively with our understanding of free will? Furthermore, what constraints does our conception of the laws of nature impose on our thoughts regarding free will? To address these profound inquiries, the book delves into the metaphysics of causation and dispositions, examining whether they hold the potential to revolutionize our perspectives on both free will and the laws of nature. The volume showcases the diverse viewpoints of a diverse range of international experts, each offering unique insights and approaches to this core philosophical problem. Its primary objective is to provide the reader with a fresh and innovative perspective on these long-debated issues, appealing to academics and scholars seeking an original and contemporary approach.

Chapters [2] and [4] of this book are made available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License through the following link: link.springer.com.

Weight: 589g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030924850
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022