Publication Date:
2008
abstract:
The paper deals with the problem of ascription mental states to other persons - Mindreading - for interpreting and predicting their behaviour and actions. Thre conceptions of Mindreading are discussed: rational model, theory theory, and simulation theory. Arguments for simulation theory (empathy)are particularly adavanced.
Iris type:
2.1 Contributo in volume (Capitolo o Saggio)
Keywords:
mindreading; azione; simulazione; empatia
List of contributors:
Rainone, Antonio
Book title:
La mente. Tradizioni filosofiche, prospettive scientifiche, paradigmi contemporanei