La intencionalidad
Example: La intencionalidad de su discurso reveló sus verdaderos objetivos políticos.
Definition
"La intencionalidad" in philosophy refers to the quality of mental states or acts that are directed towards or about something, such as beliefs, desires, or thoughts. It highlights how these states have an inherent 'aboutness' or purpose toward objects or concepts.
Etymology
The word "la intencionalidad" comes from the Latin root 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching out' or 'a purpose.' In philosophy, the term was popularized by Franz Brentano in the 19th century to describe the directedness of the mind toward objects, emphasizing that mental phenomena are inherently intentional.
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"La intencionalidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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