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Are actions bodily movements?

Authors :
Smith, Michael
Source :
Philosophical Explorations. Sep2021, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p394-407. 14p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The view that actions are bodily movements, also known as corporealism, was much discussed in the latter half of the twentieth century, but now commands fewer adherents. The present paper argues that earlier proponents of corporealism missed the crucial feature of actions that tells in favour of actions being bodily movements. Focusing on this crucial feature provides us with the resources for responding to arguments against corporealism and in favour of alternative accounts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*TWENTIETH century
*ARGUMENT

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13869795
Volume :
24
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Philosophical Explorations
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
152079785
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13869795.2021.1957205