Autonomous Agents From Self-control to Autonomy
“Autonomous Agents From Self-control to Autonomy” by Alfred R. Mele, published by Oxford University Press in 1995, explores the intricate relationship between self-control and individual autonomy. This edition spans 271 pages and is presented in English. Mele develops a conception of an ideally self-controlled person while arguing that such a person may still lack personal autonomy, delving into the complexities of what constitutes an autonomous agent.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the philosophical underpinnings of autonomy, as Mele presents two overlapping perspectives: one for compatibilists who believe in human autonomy and another for incompatibilists. The book addresses significant topics such as free will and determinism, providing a balanced analysis that remains neutral on the compatibility of autonomy with determinism. Through this exploration, Mele aims to establish a stronger foundation for the belief in autonomous agents.
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This book addresses two related topics: self-control and individual autonomy. In approaching these issues, Mele develops a conception of an ideally self-controlled person, and argues that even such a person can fall short of personal autonomy. He then examines what needs to be added to such a person to yield an autonomous agent and develops two overlapping answers: one for compatibilist believers in human autonomy and one for incompatibilists. While remaining neutral between those who hold that autonomy is compatible with determinism and those who deny this, Mele shows that belief that there are autonomous agents is better grounded than belief that there are not.
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