Answer to Question #214513 in English for Nina

Question

Discuss the various arguments for and against the different forms of intentionalism. Explain which position you find most reasonable.

Answer 1

Extreme intentionalism holds that a works is meanings and its intentions are logically equivalent. Such a thesis still has its defenders ,yet it is hard to see how it can be reconciled with fact that intentions are not always successful realized. no I cannot support the statement.

Moderate intentionalism is the thesis that the actual makers attitudes and doings are responsible for some some of works content and as a such are a legitimate target of interpretive claims. For my side I support the statement.