Shared Agency: A Planning Theory of Acting Together

Name: Shared Agency: A Planning Theory of Acting Together
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Book Synopsis: Human beings act together in characteristic ways, and these forms of shared activity matter to us a great deal. Think of friendship and love, singing duets, dancing together, and the joys of conversation. And think about the usefulness of conversation and how we frequently manage to work together to achieve complex goals, from building buildings to putting on plays to establishing important results in the sciences.With Shared Agency, Michael E. Bratman seeks to answer questions about the conceptual, metaphysical and normative foundations of our sociality and to establish a framework for understanding basic forms of sociality. Bratman proposes that a rich account of individual planning agency facilitates the step to these forms of sociality.There is an independent reason - grounded in the diachronic organization of our temporally extended agency - to see planning structures as basic to our individual agency. Once these planning structures are on board, we can expect them to play central roles in our sociality. This planning theory of individual agency highlights distinctive roles and norms of intentions, understood as plan states. In Shared Agency Bratman argues that appeals to these planning structures enable us to provide adequate resources for an account of sufficient conditions for these basic forms of sociality. Shared agency emerges, both functionally and rationally, from structures of interconnected planning agency.

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Discover the profound ways in which human beings act together with Shared Agency: A Planning Theory of Acting Together. This groundbreaking book delves into the essence of sociality and explores the conceptual, metaphysical, and normative foundations of our shared activities. From the bonds of friendship and love to the collaborative efforts in arts and sciences, our shared agency shapes the very fabric of our lives.

Authored by Michael E. Bratman, this comprehensive work unveils a compelling framework for understanding the fundamental forms of sociality. Bratman argues that a thorough understanding of individual planning agency is key to unlocking the complexities of our social interactions. By embracing the rich account of planning structures, we gain valuable insights into the roles and norms of intentions, essential elements for fostering shared agency.

What sets Shared Agency apart is its emphasis on the interconnectedness of planning agency. By recognizing the diachronic organization of our temporally extended agency, this book illuminates the pivotal roles that planning structures play in our social lives. Through an in-depth exploration of these structures, Bratman provides the necessary tools to unravel the sufficient conditions for basic forms of sociality.

Are you ready to delve into the profound nature of human sociality? Embark on the journey with Shared Agency and uncover the intricacies of our collaborative endeavors. Take the first step by clicking here to order your copy today!

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