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Cognitive Biases (with emphasis on bias in science)

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COGNITIVE SCIENCES

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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 ...