Sociality and Responsibility
New Essays in Plural Subject Theory
By (author) Margaret Gilbert University of Connecticut

Publication date:
09 February 2000Length of book:
176 pagesPublisher
Rowman & Littlefield PublishersDimensions:
233x156mm6x9"
ISBN-13: 9780847697625
Sociality and Responsibility develops and extends the application of her plural subject theory of human sociality, first introduced in the earlier works On Social Facts and Living Together. Demonstrating the extensive range and fruitfulness of plural subject theory Gilbert presents accounts of social rules, scientific change, political obligation, collective remorse, collective guilt, shared intention and an important class of rights and obligations.
Margaret Gilbert has been exploring what we mean and what is implied when we speak of a group acting and being responsible. In these essays she extends her analysis of 'plural subjects' to illuminate such highly important issues as how we should understand contractual agreements, collective belief, and collective guilt. Her work merits sustained attention and a wide audience.