Varieties of Representation. (22nd June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kalhat, Javier
• Is Part Of: Philosophy. Volume 91:Number 1(2016)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 37
• Publication Date: 2015-06-22
• Subjects: Philosophy -- Periodicals; 100
• DOI: 10.1017/S0031819115000273
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-8191

Abstract

Abstract: The concept of representation has a vast and highly diverse extension. In this paper I distinguish four kinds of representation, viz. proxy, make-believe, and intentional representation, as well as representation simpliciter . The bulk of the paper is devoted to intentional representation. I argue that the relation of intentional representation is non-reflexive, non-symmetrical, and non-transitive. I articulate a fundamental distinction between two aspects of the content of intentional representations, viz. subject and predicative content. Finally, I qualify and defend the distinction between iconic and symbolic intentional representation. Along the way, I also argue that psychological intentions play a constitutive role in representation.