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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Science
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Rationalization is often conceptualized as a 'useful fiction'.
  • Existing frameworks present ambiguities regarding the ontological status of folk-psychological concepts.
  • The precise utility and scope of rationalization require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the ontological status of folk-psychological entities (beliefs, desires) within the 'useful fiction' framework.
  • To explicate the degree to which these entities should be considered useful.
  • To provide a comprehensive rationale for the phenomenon of rationalization.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of philosophical and psychological literature on rationalization.
  • Examination of Fiery Cushman's 'useful fiction' hypothesis.
  • Theoretical explication of the relationship between folk psychology and rationalization.

Main Results:

  • Beliefs and desires, while potentially fictional entities, serve crucial functions in cognitive processes.
  • The utility of rationalization is context-dependent and serves adaptive cognitive and social purposes.
  • A refined understanding of rationalization integrates its functional role with its representational status.

Conclusions:

  • Rationalization, while a 'useful fiction', is grounded in functional cognitive mechanisms.
  • Clarifying the reality and utility of folk-psychological entities refines our understanding of rationalization.
  • This work provides a more robust theoretical framework for studying rationalization in cognitive science and philosophy.