The following philosopher made “intentional systems” a centerpiece of his theories:Question 24Answera.Thomas Nagelb.David Chalmersc.Daniel Dennettd.W. O. Quine

What is intentionality, in philosophy of mind?2 pointsmental states require us to have an intention to do somethingmental states are intrinsic and contingent on physical statesmental states are all about something or some eventmental states are determined by other people’s intentions

How does understanding intentionality pose a challenge to physicalist theories?2 pointsIt suggests that mental states have no causal impact on physical states.It demonstrates that all mental states can be reduced to physical brain states.It raises the issue of how physical processes alone can account for the aboutness of mental states.It argues that mental states are entirely independent of any physical substrate.

What is the intentional stance?1 pointThe intentional stance claims that consciousness arises because we intend for it to happenThe intentional stance appeals to beliefs, desires and propositional attitudes to explain behaviourThe intentional stance appeals to the intentional design of a systemThe intentional stance permits explanations that appeal to the physical constituentsClear selection

How does the teleological account explain intentionality?2 pointsMental states simply exist because they have a goal or purposeMental states are intentional because of their relation to external objectsMental states are intentional because of their social functions in the evolutionary historyMental states are non-representational and abstract, and cannot be understood

What is meant by "naturalizing intentionality?"2 pointsTo argue that intentionality belongs to natural phenomenaTo establish that natural things lack intentionalityTo show that mental objects can sometimes be intentionalTo provide a physicalist explanation of the intentionality of mental states on the ground of physical