more on this theme | more from this thinker | more from this text
Full Idea
Some theorists maintain that all states with representational content or intentionality must have phenomenal character …and we can also ask whether all states with phenomenal character also have representional content.
Gist of Idea
Phenomenal and representational character may have links, or even be united
Source
Peter Schulte (Mental Content [2023], 2.4)
Book Ref
Schulte,Peter: 'Mental Content' [CUP 2023], p.3
A Reaction
He mentions that beliefs could involve inner speech. And pains and moods may be phenomenal but lack content. He also asks which determines which.