Dispersing the clouds of temptation : turning away from weakness of will and turning towards the sun /
""Weakness of will," or akrasia, has perplexed philosophers, theologians, and laypersons alike for centuries. This book reveals why the idea has caused so much bafflement and consternation for so many. The main thrust of the work, however, is to illuminate and inspire: Lightbody seeks...
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Eugene, Oregon :
Pickwick Publications,
[2015]
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Table of Contents:
- What is weakness of will?
- Is weakness of will even real? Plato's early account of akrasia in Protagoras and Meno
- Plato's new account of akrasia: a study of Phaedo, Symposium, and Republic
- Turning towards and turning away: Plato's double turn in the cave analogy
- Conclusion: Collapsing the narrative of temptation.