Abstract
It can be argued that dual-system theorists should adopt an action–based view of System 2 (S2), on which S2 reasoning is an intentional activity. It can also be argued that they should adopt a dual–attitude theory, on which the two systems have distinct sets of propositional attitudes. However, Peter Carruthers has argued that
on the action-based view there are no S2 attitudes. This paper replies to Carruthers, proposing a view of S2 attitudes as
virtual ones, which are partially realized in S1 attitudes. This view is compatible with, and a natural extension of, the
action-based view.
on the action-based view there are no S2 attitudes. This paper replies to Carruthers, proposing a view of S2 attitudes as
virtual ones, which are partially realized in S1 attitudes. This view is compatible with, and a natural extension of, the
action-based view.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-11
- DOI 10.1007/s11299-011-0094-5
- Authors
- Keith Frankish, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
- Journal Mind & Society
- Online ISSN 1860-1839
- Print ISSN 1593-7879