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causal theory of action: a standalone construct

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Philosophy of mind

view that an action is done for a reason when a belief-desire pair that rationalizes it is also its cause.

In philosophy of mind, causal theory of action refers to view that an action is done for a reason when a belief-desire pair that rationalizes it is also its cause. This meaning comes from Davidson (1963) in The Journal of Philosophy.[1]

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References

Davidson, D. (1963). Actions, Reasons, and Causes. The Journal of Philosophy, 60(23), 685. https://doi.org/10.2307/2023177

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