The Philosophy of Sociality: The Shared Point of View (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780199739066)

The Philosophy of Sociality examines the nature of sociality in its various forms, with special emphasis on collective intentionality. Raimo Tuomela begins with a distinction between the "we-perspective" and the "I-perspective." His study of strong collective intentionality -- as expressed by joint intentions, collective commitment, group belief, authority-based group action, and other phenomena -- outlines the circumstances under which an individual is required to think and act as a group member. By developing a systematic theory of sociality, Tuomela investigates such topics as social institutions, cooperation, cultural evolution, and group responsibility.

In The Philosophy of Sociality Tuomela asserts that "we-mode" collective intentionality is a conceptual prerequisite for understanding basic social notions. He finds several contexts in which we-mode intentionality is preferable to "pro-group" I-mode intentionality. He ultimately defends a naturalistic view of the social world by arguing that the we-mode is a genetic and cultural adaptaion.

Author: Raimo Tuomela
ISBN-10: 0199739064
ISBN-13: 9780199739066
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/16/2010
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d