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The Intentional Stance (Bradford Books),Used
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How Are We Able To Understand And Anticipate Each Other In Everyday Life, In Our Daily Interactions? Through The Use Of Such 'Folk' Concepts As Belief, Desire, Intention, And Expectation, Asserts Daniel Dennett In This First Fullscale Presentation Of A Theory Of Intentionality That He Has Been Developing For Almost Twenty Years. We Adopt A Stance, He Argues, A Predictive Strategy Of Interpretation That Presupposes The Rationality Of The Peopleor Other Entitieswe Are Hoping To Understand And Predict.These Principles Of Radical Interpretation Have Farreaching Implications For The Metaphysical And Scientific Status Of The Processes Referred To By The Everday Terms Of Folk Psychology And Their Corresponding Terms In Cognitive Science.While Dennett'S Philosophical Stance Has Been Steadfast Over The Years, His Views Have Undergone Successive Enrichments, Refinements, And Extensions. The Intentional Stance Brings Together Both Previously Published And Original Material: Four Of The Book'S Ten Chaptersits First And The Final Threeappear Here For The First Time And Push The Theory Into Surprising New Territory. The Remaining Six Were Published Earlier In The 1980S But Were Not Easily Accessible; Each Is Followed By A Reflectionan Essay Reconsidering And Extending The Claims Of The Earlier Work. These Reflections And The New Chapters Represent The Vanguard Of Dennett'S Thought. They Reveal Fresh Lines Of Inquiry Into Fundamental Issues In Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, And Evolutionary Theory As Well As Traditional Issues In The Philosophy Of Mind.A Bradford Book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Intentional Stance' by Daniel Dennett? A: The book explores how we understand and predict the behavior of others through concepts such as belief, desire, intention, and expectation, presenting a theory of intentionality that has been developed over two decades.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include radical interpretation, the implications of folk psychology, the relationship between cognitive science and philosophy of mind, and the evolution of Dennett's philosophical views.
- Q: Is 'The Intentional Stance' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: While the book presents complex ideas, it is accessible to readers with a general interest in philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science, making it suitable for both novices and those with more background knowledge.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Intentional Stance' have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Intentional Stance'? A: The book was published on March 6, 1989.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The Intentional Stance is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any new chapters in the reprint of the book? A: Yes, the reprint includes four chapters that appear for the first time, along with reflections on previously published material.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Intentional Stance'? A: The author of the book is Daniel C. Dennett.
- Q: What makes this book significant in the field of psychology? A: The Intentional Stance presents a well-developed theory of intentionality that has implications for understanding fundamental issues in psychology, artificial intelligence, and evolutionary theory.
- Q: Can I find reflections on earlier work in this book? A: Yes, each of the six previously published chapters is followed by a reflection that reconsiders and extends the claims of Dennett's earlier work.