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Intentional Stance
An explanatory framework proposed by philosopher Daniel Dennett, holding that when a system is too complex to predict from a physical or mechanical level, treating it as an agent with beliefs and desires constitutes the most efficient predictive strategy. Dennett argues this stance reflects a cognitive shortcut shaped by human evolution rather than a claim about genuine mental states.
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Sep 24
The intentional stance is an explanatory framework proposed by philosopher Daniel Dennett, which holds that when a system is sufficiently complex to be difficult to predict at the physical level, treating it as an agent with beliefs and desires is the most efficient predictive strategy.
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