Agency and Intentions in Language
Author | : |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 123 |
Release | : 2023-06-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004679818 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004679812 |
Rating | : 4/5 (812 Downloads) |
Download or read book Agency and Intentions in Language written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our sense of agency and ability to distinguish between intentional and accidental actions are fundamental for social interaction. They allow us to plan and perform joint actions and assign responsibility for our own actions and those of others. Research on the nature of agency and intentions has been very fruitful over the last few decades in philosophy, linguistics, and psychology. However, trully new discoveries could be made only when we engage in interdisciplinary discussions. This volume is the result of such discussions.