Beyond Cartesian Subjectivism: Neural Correlates of Shared Intentionality

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By this author: Becchio, Cristina ;&nbsp; Bertone, C.

Authors: Becchio, Cristina; Bertone, C.

Source: Journal of Consciousness Studies, Volume 12, Number 7, 2005 , pp. 20-30(11)

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Abstract:

In the present paper we present a short review of some recent neuro- physiological and neuropsychological findings which suggest that self-generated actions and actions of others are mapped on the same neural substratum. Since this substratum is neutral with respect to the agent, correctly attributing an action to its proper author requires the co-activation of areas specific to the self and the other. A conceptual analysis of the empirical data will lead us to conclude that from a neurobiological point of view the problem is not 'how is it possible to share the intentions of others', but rather 'how one can distinguish one's own action/intention from those of other people'.

Keywords: other; self; sharedness; agency

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2005-01-01