The standard theory of agency is not too demanding, even ... — Carmelics

History Edit See Inverse

The standard theory of agency is not too demanding, even if some non-human beings capable of agency lack representational mental states

Consciousness & Mind Moral Responsibility

?Rate how convincing each reason is below to see the overall strength.

1 reason for

2 reasons against

Reasons For

1 perspective

Reason for

?

1.The standard theory can be construed as providing an account of one particularly interesting and central kind of agency — intentional agency — rather than agency as such
?
Think about whether this reason is strong or weak
2.On this construal, the standard theory is compatible with the existence of more basic kinds of agency that do not require representational mental states
?
Think about whether this reason is strong or weak

Reasons Against

2 perspectives

Reason against 1 of 2

?

1.Dennett's intentional stance shows that representational states are not intrinsic properties but interpretive posits, undermining any principled distinction between 'basic' and 'intentional' agency.
?
Think about whether this reason is strong or weak
2.If representational mental states are merely heuristic attributions, then the standard theory's tiered account collapses into a single framework with no non-arbitrary boundary between agency kinds.
?
Think about whether this reason is strong or weak

Reason against 2 of 2

?

Sign in or register to share your perspective on this statement.

Next step

Based on where you are in your exploration

Strongest counterpoint

Explore the most compelling reason on the other side.