Intentional
Example: His intentional actions reflected deep philosophical reasoning about morality.
Definition
"Intentional" in philosophy refers to actions or mental states that are done with purpose or deliberate intent, reflecting conscious decision-making. It often involves a directedness of the mind toward an object or goal, as seen in his intentional actions reflecting deep philosophical reasoning about morality.
Etymology
The word "intentional" originates from the Latin word 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching out' or 'aiming at,' evolving through Old French 'intention' before entering English. Did you know? The concept of intentionality is central in philosophy, especially in discussions about consciousness and the mind's directedness.
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"Intentional" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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