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Comparison of the process of action from the perspective of Allameh Tabatabai and John Searle based on the theory of gap

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COGNITIVE SCIENCES

Abstract:


John Searle believes that there is a gap between the intentional states of the mind that underlie our decisions and the actual decisions and actions that are taken. He sees this gap as a precondition for freedom of will and rationality. Allameh Tabatabai also believes that desires and awareness and other mental matters do not lead to the realization of action, but the realization of action requires a cognitive mechanism. The question is, from the point of view of these two philosophers, what is the factor that leads to the causal adequacy of action and the realization of the will? Also, which answer seems accep ...