La Liberté et le Déterminisme by Alfred Fouillée

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Author Fouillée, Alfred, 1838-1912
LoC No. 33034198
Title La Liberté et le Déterminisme
Note Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "La Liberté et le Déterminisme" by Alfred Fouillée is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the complex relationship between the concepts of freedom and determinism, exploring their implications on human action and moral responsibility. It aims to reconcile the two philosophies, arguing for a method of synthesis rather than outright refutation. The opening of the book introduces Fouillée's approach to this philosophical debate, emphasizing the need for a conciliatory method that acknowledges the validity of both freedom and determinism. He argues that both concepts have legitimate aspects that can potentially converge. The beginning lays out his intention to demonstrate how the idea of freedom plays a crucial role within the framework of determinism, particularly in how it influences practical actions and moral decision-making. Fouillée begins dissecting the genesis of the idea of freedom, examining its psychological underpinnings and its evolution in human consciousness, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its implications throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Free will and determinism
Category Text
EBook-No. 38618
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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