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Title

Introduction: Affect, Tendency, Drive—Perspectives on the Basic Structures of Intentionality.

Authors

Summa, Michela; Spano, Nicola; Schmidt, Philipp

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the concept of intentionality in philosophy of mind and phenomenology. It explains that intentionality refers to the directedness of consciousness towards something. The article explores the perspectives of philosophers like Franz Brentano and Edmund Husserl on intentionality and its relation to mental phenomena. It also discusses the role of tendency, affect, and drive in understanding the basic structures of intentionality. The text highlights the historical origins of the phenomenological tradition and includes contributions from various philosophers and psychologists. It argues that intentionality is not fixed but has an orientation that allows it to acquire determination, with affect and interest playing a crucial role in this process. The article also examines the relationship between intentionality and curiosity, as well as the connection between intentionality and drives. It emphasizes the importance of understanding intentionality as a dynamic orientation that encompasses cognitive, emotional, and volitional acts.

Subjects

ACT psychology; PHILOSOPHY of mind; PHENOMENOLOGY; COGNITIVE structures; STRUCTURALISM

Publication

Human Studies, 2024, Vol 47, Issue 1, p1

ISSN

0163-8548

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1007/s10746-024-09723-8

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