The Practical Self: Replies.

The article focuses on Anil Gomes's discussion of Rory Madden's critique of The Practical Self , centering on the interpretation of Lichtenberg's remarks about the cogito and the nature of intellectual agency. Topics include the challenge of translating Lichtenberg's practical need for the "I," the...

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Publicado en:European Journal of Philosophy Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 779 - 796
Autor principal: Gomes, Anil
Formato: Literary Criticism
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Jun2025
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Sumario:The article focuses on Anil Gomes's discussion of Rory Madden's critique of The Practical Self , centering on the interpretation of Lichtenberg's remarks about the cogito and the nature of intellectual agency. Topics include the challenge of translating Lichtenberg's practical need for the "I," the distinction between theoretical and practical grounds for self-knowledge, and the philosophical implications of causal explanatory reasoning for understanding agency and self-consciousness.