Philosophy Theses: Recent submissions

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    • Making transformative decisions 

      Randell, Petronella Ruth (2024-12-04) - Thesis
      This thesis investigates the question of whether we can make transformative decisions rationally. The first chapter introduces and explores the nature of transformative experiences: what are they, and how do they bring ...

    • The necessity of respect in Kant's moral theory : the role and ramifications of 'Achtung' 

      Richmond, Lucy (University of St Andrews, 2020-12-02) - Thesis
      Within Kant’s moral theory, this at least is clear: without a capacity for a unique type of feeling - respect for the law (Achtung fürs Gesetz) - finite and imperfectly rational beings (such as human beings) would find ...

    • No tears for spilt milk : temporal neutrality and the rationality of future-bias 

      Nguyen, Anh-Quân (University of St Andrews, 2021-06-28) - Thesis
      Temporal neutrality has become widely accepted as a rational requirement for agents, due to recent arguments from Sullivan (2018), Greene and Sullivan (2015), Dougherty (2011, 2015) and Brink (2010), which build on older ...

    • Supersubstantival composition as identity 

      Manuel, Travis (University of St Andrews, 2021-12-01) - Thesis
      The most popular form of supersubstantivalism claims that each material object is identical to its location. Composition as Identity (CAI) claims that each material object is identical to its parts taken together. These ...

    • Skill-based acquaintance : a non-causal account of reference 

      Gové, Jean (2024-12-04) - Thesis
      This thesis provides an account of acquaintance with abstract objects. The notion of acquaintance is integral to theorising on reference and singular thought, since it is generally taken to be the relation that must exist ...