intentionality ↔ mental states

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Intentionality is defined as the fundamental property of mental states that allows them to be directed toward objects or states in the world, as established in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, intentionality is considered the defining feature or 'mark' of mental states, as noted in [3] and [4].

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Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 2 facts

claimFranz Brentano declared intentionality to be 'the mark of the mental,' or the defining feature of mental states.

claimIntentionality is the property of consciousness where mental states, such as thoughts and intentions, are directed toward or about things or states in the world.

Dualism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Winter 2016 Edition) plato.stanford.edu Howard Robinson · Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy 2 facts

claimMental states are characterized by two primary properties: subjectivity (privileged access) and intentionality.

claimIntentionality is the property of mental states being 'about' other things, including non-existent things like Zeus or the square root of minus one, which physical things cannot literally be.