Description: Within the context of a critique of volitionism, Trying Without Willing articulates a new philosophy of the mind and its role in intentional action, based on the notion of de re intentionality. This book will be of interest to anyone seriously interested in the philosophy of mind, the nature of intentional action and mental causation, or the influence of Cartesianism in contemporary analytic philosophy.
Review Quotes: 'His non -volitional account is developed by considering one of the most compelling arguments in favour of trying as willing...' Bibliographie de La Philosophie '...Cleveland provides thorough discussion and criticism of important volitionist arguments...' The Philosophical Review