Mental Concepts: Theoretical, Observational or Dispositional Approach?
Abstract
n the article I discuss the conceptual problem of other minds and different
approaches to mental concepts. Firstly, I introduce the conceptual problem
and argue that solutions proposed by theory-theory and direct perception
approach are inadequate. I claim that mental concepts are neither
theoretical terms nor observational terms. Then, I consider third option
which states that mental concepts are dispositional terms, i.e. they concern
particular patterns (stereotypes) of behavior. Finally, I argue that
dispositional approach is to some extent coherent with phenomenological
account and that phenomenological concept of embodiment can improve
this position.
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