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Naturalizing Intentionality: Tracking Theories Versus Phenomenal Intentionality Theories
Author(s) -
Mendelovici Angela,
Bourget David
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
philosophy compass
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.973
H-Index - 25
ISSN - 1747-9991
DOI - 10.1111/phc3.12123
Subject(s) - intentionality , naturalism , epistemology , psychology , tracking (education) , cognitive psychology , cognitive science , philosophy , pedagogy
This paper compares tracking and phenomenal intentionality theories of intentionality with respect to the issue of naturalism. Tracking theories explicitly aim to naturalize intentionality, while phenomenal intentionality theories generally do not. It might seem that considerations of naturalism count in favor of tracking theories. We survey key considerations relevant to this claim, including some motivations for and objections to the two kinds of theories. We conclude by suggesting that naturalistic considerations may in fact support phenomenal intentionality theories over tracking theories.