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This study critically evaluates a three-step model of the mirror mechanism, finding significant objections to each stage. The mirror mechanism

Keywords:

Embodied simulation Mindreading Mirror neurons Motor intention Prior intention

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Philosophy of Mind

Background:

The mirror mechanism is hypothesized to play a role in action understanding and intention attribution.
Gallese and colleagues proposed a three-step model linking the mirror mechanism to mindreading intentions.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically assess the three-step model proposed by Gallese et al. regarding the function of the mirror mechanism in intention attribution.
To examine the validity of each step within the proposed model.

Main Methods:

The study employs a critical analysis of the theoretical underpinnings of the three-step model.
It scrutinizes the assumptions of the direct-matching model of action understanding.
The paper evaluates the proposed model of mirror neuron activity (motor chains) and the 'deflationary' account of intention-ascription.

Main Results:

The direct-matching model of action understanding, as the first step, faces significant challenges.
The proposed model of motor chains for predicting action goals is critically examined.
The 'deflationary' account of intention-ascription is found to be problematic.

Conclusions:

Each of the three steps in Gallese and colleagues' model is argued to face insurmountable objections.
The model's thesis that the mirror mechanism's function is to mindread intentions is not adequately supported by its proposed steps.