Action Modalities

Abstract

In this chapter we lay the foundation of our action theory. Extensions and elaborations of the theory will be given in subsequent chapters. As for methodology, we proceed by defining a logically well-written language. This is made comprehensive enough to serve as a general frame of our inquiry into not only action concepts but also a number of other concepts which soon arise in any fuller discussion of matters concerning action. We make the language serve as such a frame by using it to formulate definitions, classifications, and propositions (if not theories properly so called) in terms of which a volume of intuitive material can be marshalled and understood.