Can the Individual Control His Conduct? (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Tradd Street Press, 2026

1025532252 / 9781025532257

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Paperback. "Can the Individual Control His Conduct?: Is Man a Free Agent or Is He the Slave of His Biological Equipment?" is a thought-provoking examination of the age-old debate between free will and determinism. Through a spirited intellectual exchange, famed defense attorney Clarence Darrow and philosopher Thomas Vernor Smith investigate whether human actions are the result of conscious choice or the inevitable product of biological and environmental forces.Darrow, well-known for his landmark legal defenses, applies his skepticism toward traditional moral responsibility, arguing that an individual's biological equipment dictates their path in life. His perspective challenges the punitive nature of the legal system, suggesting that behavior is a symptom of physical and hereditary factors rather than personal malice. In contrast, T.V. Smith provides a philosophical framework for understanding human agency and the societal necessity of moral accountability. This work captures a pivotal moment in the 1920s when scientific advancements began to deeply influence legal and ethical thought. It remains a vital text for students of philosophy, criminology, and psychology, offering a concise yet profound look at the forces that shape human destiny and the limits of individual control.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
Can the Individual Control His Conduct? (Paperback)
Autore
Clarence Darrow
Editore
Tradd Street Press
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1025532252
ISBN 13
9781025532257

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