An alternative norm of intention consistency
1Department of Philosophy University of Vienna Vienna Austria.
Thought (Hoboken, N.J.)
|October 12, 2020
Summary
This study introduces a new norm for intention consistency, addressing philosophical debates on rationality. It proposes a refined consistency requirement that avoids common counterexamples in practical reasoning.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Mind
- Rationality Studies
- Decision Theory
Background:
- Philosophical debates question whether rationality mandates consistency among an agent's intentions.
- Existing norms of means-end coherence face challenges from specific cases in practical reasoning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formulate a novel norm of intention consistency that is robust against known counterexamples.
- To provide a refined account of rationality's normative requirements concerning intentions.
Main Methods:
- The study develops a new norm by drawing parallels with refinements to the norm of means-end coherence.
- It analyzes cases involving intentions, beliefs about necessary means, and beliefs about inconsistency.
Main Results:
- A new norm of intention consistency is proposed, which is immune to specific counterexamples.
- The norm suggests that an agent can intend conflicting states (e and e*) without irrationality if they don't believe intending one is inconsistent with the other.
Conclusions:
- The formulated norm offers a more nuanced understanding of intention consistency and rationality.
- This work contributes to the ongoing discussion on the nature and scope of rationality in practical deliberation.
Keywords:
intentionintention consistencymeans end coherencepractical rationalityrational requirementsMore Related Videos
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