Preface 1. Introduction 2. Faces of Autonomy 3. Autonomy of Persons 4. Psychological Challenges to Autonomy 5. The Significance of Autonomy 6. Autonomy and Paternalism 7. Autonomy, Democracy and Liberalism 8. Is Autonomy Omnirelevant? Bibliography Index
An introduction to contemporary philosophical thought about the nature and significance of individual autonomy.
Andrew Sneddon is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Ottawa, Canada.
Featuring appealing examples to illustrate complex theoretical
points, a wonderfully readable reading style, thorough familiarity
with the last three decades on autonomy theory, and helpful Reading
Guides at the end of each chapter, Sneddon’s Autonomy is an
excellent introduction to the philosophical discussion of the
nature and value of personal autonomy. It is the ideal map for
anyone wishing to become familiar with the landscape of
contemporary autonomy theory.
*James Stacey Taylor, Associate Professor of Philosophy, The
College of New Jersey, USA*
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