The intentional structure of generative models

DAVOODY BENI M.

PHENOMENOLOGY AND THE COGNITIVE SCIENCES, 2023 (AHCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s11097-023-09914-1
  • Journal Name: PHENOMENOLOGY AND THE COGNITIVE SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, PASCAL, Philosopher's Index, Psycinfo
  • Keywords: Intentionality, Consciousness, Free energy principle, Generative models
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

There are various philosophical interpretations of the account of consciousness associated with the temporal depth of generative models under the Free Energy Principle. This paper strives to develop a new philosophical interpretation of the free energy account of consciousness along the lines of intentionalism.