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Towards a theory of reflexive intentional systems

Lukas Böök

pp. 105-117

Abstract

(1) Intentional system: a system whose behaviour we may reliably predict via the intentional strategy, i.e., by interpreting its behaviour as a (more or less) rational consequence of its beliefs and desires. (2) Reflexive intentional system: a system that is able to interpret itself via the intentional strategy, and whose behaviour is, thus, influenced by an understanding of itself. All intentional systems behave in a meaningful way, but only reflexive intentional systems are aware of the meaning, Hence, only the latter are conscious of what they are doing.

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Published in:

(1999) Synthese 118 (1).

Pages: 105-117

DOI: 10.1023/A:1005188725731

Full citation:

Böök Lukas (1999) „Towards a theory of reflexive intentional systems“. Synthese 118 (1), 105–117.