Intentions and Intentionality: Foundations of Social Cognition

Book Overview

Social interaction requires social cognition- the ability to perceive, interpret, and explain the actions of others. This ability fundamentally relies on the concepts of intention and intentionality. For example, people distinguish sharply between intentional and unintentional behavior; identify the intentions underlying others' behavior; explain completed actions with reference to intentions, beliefs, and desires; and evaluate the social worth of actions using the concepts of intentionality and responsibility.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262133865
• ISBN13: 9780262133869
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Bradford Books
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.3"