Items related to The Explanation of Behaviour (Routledge Classics)
Synopsis
The Explanation of Behaviour was the first book written by the renowned philosopher Charles Taylor. A vitally important work of philosophical anthropology, it is a devastating criticism of the theory of behaviourism, a powerful explanatory approach in psychology and philosophy when Taylor's book was first published. However, Taylor has far more to offer than a simple critique of behaviourism. He argues that in order to properly understand human beings, we must grasp that they are embodied, minded creatures with purposes, plans and goals, something entirely lacking in reductionist, scientific explanations of human behaviour.
Taylor’s book is also prescient in according a central place to non-human animals, which like human beings are subject to needs, desires and emotions. However, because human beings have the unique ability to interpret and reflect on their own actions and purposes and declare them to others, Taylor argues that human experience differs to that of other animals. Furthermore, the fact that human beings are often directed by their purposes has a fundamental bearing on how we understand the social and moral world.
Taylor’s classic work is essential reading for those in philosophy and psychology as well as related areas such as sociology and religion.
This Routledge Classics edition includes a new Preface by the author and a new Foreword by Alva Noë, setting the book in philosophical and historical context.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Charles Taylor is Professor Emeritus at McGill University, Canada. The author of many books on social and political philosophy, the philosophy of mind and language and the history of philosophy, he is one of the best-known and widely read philosophers in the world. He is also a prominent figure in Canadian politics and is a prominent voice in debates about liberalism and multiculturalism.
From the Back Cover
A vitally important work of philosophical anthropology and a devastating criticism of the theory of behaviourism. Includes a new Preface by the author and a new Foreword by Alva Noë, setting the book in philosophical and historical context.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Explanation of Behaviour (Routledge Classics)
Stock Image
The Explanation of Behaviour (Routledge Classics)
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Seller Inventory # M00367705214-V
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
EXPLANATION OF BEHAVIOUR
Seller: Speedyhen, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: NEW. Seller Inventory # NW9780367705213
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Explanation of Behaviour
Published by
Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2021
ISBN 10: 0367705214
ISBN 13: 9780367705213
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 3 working days. 468. Seller Inventory # B9780367705213
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Explanation of Behaviour
Published by
Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2021
ISBN 10: 0367705214
ISBN 13: 9780367705213
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9780367705213
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
The Explanation of Behaviour (Routledge Classics)
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-TNFPD-9780367705213
Quantity: 5 available
Seller Image
Explanation of Behaviour
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 42484391-n
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Explanation of Behaviour (Routledge Classics)
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-GRD-9780367705213
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Explanation of Behaviour (Routledge Classics)
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780367705213_new
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Explanation of Behaviour
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 42484391
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Explanation of Behaviour (Paperback)
Published by
Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2021
ISBN 10: 0367705214
ISBN 13: 9780367705213
New
Paperback
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Explanation of Behaviour was the first book written by the renowned philosopher Charles Taylor. A vitally important work of philosophical anthropology, it is a devastating criticism of the theory of behaviourism, a powerful explanatory approach in psychology and philosophy when Taylor's book was first published. However, Taylor has far more to offer than a simple critique of behaviourism. He argues that in order to properly understand human beings, we must grasp that they are embodied, minded creatures with purposes, plans and goals, something entirely lacking in reductionist, scientific explanations of human behaviour.Taylors book is also prescient in according a central place to non-human animals, which like human beings are subject to needs, desires and emotions. However, because human beings have the unique ability to interpret and reflect on their own actions and purposes and declare them to others, Taylor argues that human experience differs to that of other animals. Furthermore, the fact that human beings are often directed by their purposes has a fundamental bearing on how we understand the social and moral world. Taylors classic work is essential reading for those in philosophy and psychology as well as related areas such as sociology and religion.This Routledge Classics edition includes a new Preface by the author and a new Foreword by Alva Noe, setting the book in philosophical and historical context. A vitally important work of philosophical anthropology and a devastating criticism of the theory of behaviourism. Includes a new Preface by the author and a new Foreword by Alva Noe, setting the book in philosophical and historical context. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780367705213
Quantity: 1 available