The Intentional Stance by Daniel Dennett
MIT Press
This philosophical work explores the concept of attributing beliefs, desires, and intentions to entities to predict and explain their behavior. It introduces the idea of the "intentional stance," a strategy for interpreting the actions of both humans and non-human entities by assuming they are rational agents with goals. The book delves into the implications of this approach for understanding consciousness, artificial intelligence, and the nature of mind, challenging readers to reconsider how they perceive agency and intentionality in the world around them.
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- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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