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Rationality, Time, and Self

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  1. Olley (F.O.C.H.) Pearson

    1. Department of Philosophy, Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom

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  • Posits a new argument for a tensed theory of time, discussing the existence of a metaphysical tense

  • Provides a new argument for the conclusion that the self is an emergent entity distinct from and related to the human body

  • Presents a new theory of emotions as justified and motivated by states of the world

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-9

  3. Indexicals and Rationality

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
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    2. Tense & Emotions

      • Olley (F.O.C.H.) Pearson
      Pages 13-37

    3. Indexicals & Actions

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      Pages 39-64

  4. Rationality

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 65-65
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    2. Reasons

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      Pages 67-90

    3. Acting for a Reason

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      Pages 91-119

    4. Rationality

      • Olley (F.O.C.H.) Pearson
      Pages 121-142

  5. The Reality of Tense and Emergence of the Self

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 143-143
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    2. The Argument from Rational Action

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      Pages 145-168

    3. Implications for Non-indexical Cases

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      Pages 169-202

    4. The Argument from Appropriate Emotions

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      Pages 203-230

    5. Time and Self

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      Pages 231-252

    6. Closing Remarks

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      Pages 253-265

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 267-273
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About this book

This book provides a new argument for the tensed theory of time and emergentism about the self. This argument derives in part from theories which establish our nature as rational and emotional beings whose behavior is responsive to reasons which are facts. It is argued that there must be reasons, hence facts, that can only be captured by tensed and/or first-personal language if our behavior is to be by and large rational and appropriate. This establishes the tensed theory of time and emergentism or dualism about the self, given the physical body can plausibly be fully described non-first-personally. In the course of this discussion the book also clarifies and defends a notion of fact and responds to McTaggart’s paradox and Wittgenstein’s private language argument.

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“In this lucid and thorough book, Olley Pearson argues that reasons, including motivational reasons are facts rather than beliefs. Moreover, they are indexical facts (involving I and now). He infers a tensed theory of time and emergentism about the self. This is a serious challenge to widely held theories. I highly recommend it.” (Peter Forrest, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, School of Humanities, University of New England, Australia)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Philosophy, Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom

    Olley (F.O.C.H.) Pearson

About the author

Olley Pearson is currently Teaching Fellow in the philosophy department at Durham University, UK, where he was previously a Research Fellow. He has published papers on various topics including the nature of time, the emotions, the first person, and emergence.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Rationality, Time, and Self

  • Authors: Olley (F.O.C.H.) Pearson

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71973-3

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-71972-6Published: 20 March 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-10138-1Published: 22 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-71973-3Published: 16 February 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 273

  • Topics: Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind

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