Introduction
Abstract
This chapter explains what intentionality is and, more specifically, what collective intentionality is and why it is important. It distinguishes between top-down and bottom-up approaches to collective intentionality and the connected contrasts between individualism and holism about the social. It introduces the concept of supervenient reduction, outlines basic issues in the study of collective intentionality, and reviews the scope, method and organization of the book.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy and Theoretical Science
Critical Realism in Sociology
Philosophical Ethics and Theory
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 1–10
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter