= Naturalization of intentionality
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The term "naturalization of intentionality" refers to a philosophical approach that seeks to explain and understand intentionality—often defined as the capacity of the mind to represent or be directed toward objects, states, or propositions—in naturalistic terms. Intentionality is a key concept in philosophy of mind, epistemology, and cognitive science, typically associated with mental states like beliefs, desires, and intentions that seem to have content and "aboutness.
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