Acting Intentionally and Its Limits : Interdisciplinary Approaches.

Preface; Introduction; Intentions, Actions and Explanations; Limits of intention and the Representational Mind; German Private Law's Approach to Intentionality; Legislator's intent -- Limits of a Concept; Intentional Action Control in individuals and Groups; Foreseeing Obstacles: Mental Contrasting and intention Formation; Development of Self-Regulation in Context; The Socialization of Self-Regulation from a Domains Perspective; Experiential Canalization Model of Executive Function Development: implications for the Origins and Limits of Intentionality in Children.

When Planning Results in Loss of Control: intention-Based Reflexivity and Proactive ControlMechanisms of Switching Intentions: Inhibition Promotes Flexibility in Sequential Action Selection; About the Authors.

This edited volumepresents the first comprehensive analysis of the limits of intentional action control from an interdisciplinary perspective. It brings together leadingfigures in the field ofphilosophy, psychology, and law to elucidatea multitude of facetsof this important topic from a variety of different theoretical and disciplinary approaches. It provides reflections on conceptual foundations as well as a wealth of empirical data and thus qualifies as avaluable resource for students and researchers alike.

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