Intentionality and Mind

The Relation between Intentionality and Mind from the Perspective of Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Psychology

Intentions

Intentions are part of the common conception of mind and action where we intend to do particular things. These intentions typically enable us to act or behave in certain ways in the future (Bratman 1992). Therefore, any action that requires a mental effort is an intentional action performed consciously by a human being for a purpose to accomplish particular results. In other words, the intention is a state of mind formed by a human being to perform a…