 Naturalization of intentionality

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.