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Becoming someone is a learning process; and what we learn is the new values around which, if we succeed, our lives will come to turn. Agents transform themselves in the process of, for example, becoming parents, embarking on careers, or acquiring a passion for music or politics. How can such activity be rational, if the reason for engaging in the relevant pursuit is only available to the person one will become? How is it psychologically possible to feel the attraction of a form of concern that is not yet one's own? How can the work done to arrive at the finish line be ascribed to one who doesn't (really) know what one is doing, or why one is doing it? In Aspiration, Agnes Callard asserts that these questions belong to the theory of aspiration. Aspirants are motivated by proleptic reasons, acknowledged defective versions of the reasons they expect to eventually grasp. The psychology of such a transformation is marked by intrinsic conflict between their old point of view on value and the one they are trying to acquire. They cannot adjudicate this conflict by deliberating or choosing or decidingrather, they resolve it by working to see the world in a new way. This work has a teleological structure: by modeling oneself on the person he or she is trying to be, the aspirant brings that person into being. Because it is open to us to engage in an activity of selfcreation, we are responsible for having become the kinds of people we are.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming'? A: 'Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming' explores the process of becoming someone through learning and self-transformation, particularly focusing on how agents navigate their motivations and conflicts in their personal development.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming' is Agnes Callard.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming' was published on October 1, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming' is categorized under Epistemology.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, 'Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming' can be suitable for beginners, as it explores fundamental concepts in a relatable manner, though some philosophical background may enhance understanding.
- Q: What are the key concepts discussed in the book? A: Key concepts in 'Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming' include aspiration, self-creation, intrinsic conflict in values, and the psychological process of transformation.
- Q: Does this book include real-life applications of its theories? A: Yes, the book discusses real-life applications of aspiration through examples like parenting, career choices, and personal passions.
- Q: Is 'Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming' a reprint edition? A: Yes, this edition of 'Aspiration: The Agency of Becoming' is a reprint.