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Conflicting intentions: rectifying the consistency requirements.

Hein Duijf¹, Jan Broersen¹, John-Jules Ch Meyer²

¹1Theoretical Philosophy group, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Utrecht University, 3508 TB Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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|March 19, 2019

Summary

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Philosophical rationality may allow for inconsistent intentions. This study introduces practical consistency as a new norm for intentions, essential for successful planning systems, especially under uncertainty.

Keywords:

Bratman Consistency requirements Intention Norms of rationality

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Area of Science:

Philosophy of Mind
Decision Theory
Cognitive Science

Background:

Philosophers traditionally link rationality to consistent intentions.
Bratman's planning theory of intentions provides a framework for understanding intention norms.
Existing theories face paradoxes where consistency doesn't guarantee rationality and vice-versa.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate that rationality is possible with mutually inconsistent intentions.
To show that a consistent set of intentions does not guarantee rationality.
To propose a new norm for intention consistency: practical consistency.

Main Methods:

Analysis of Bratman's planning theory of intentions.
Development of the concept of 'practical consistency' for intentions.
Examination of intention norms in scenarios of choice under uncertainty.

Main Results:

Rationality can coexist with mutually inconsistent intentions.
Consistency of intentions does not inherently ensure rationality.
Introduced 'practical consistency' as a necessary condition for rational planning.

Conclusions:

The traditional consistency requirement for intentions is insufficient.
Practical consistency, ensuring intentions can guide action simultaneously and unconditionally, is crucial.
The concept of practical consistency refines our understanding of rationality in intention formation, particularly in uncertain decision-making scenarios.