Philosophy A-Level
Intentionality
What Intentionality means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Intentionality
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Reference: AQA
The property of being about something, of representing or pointing beyond itself.
Topics that use Intentionality
- What do we mean by ‘mind’? (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- 'What it is like' test
- Qualia
- Strong reading
- Weaker reading
- Intending to act
- Intentional properties
- Intrinsic
- Introspectively accessible
Using Intentionality in the exam
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