Full Idea
The rationalistic approach to agency says that what characterises intentional action is that it is subject to justification.
Gist of Idea
The rationalistic approach says actions are intentional when subject to justification
Source
Rowland Stout (Action [2005], 2 'Conclusion')
A Reaction
[Anscombe is the chief articulator of this view] This seems to incorporate action into an entirely intellectual and even moral framework.
Book Reference
Stout,Rowland: 'Action' [Acumen 2005], p.31
Related Idea
Idea 20041 Intentional actions are those which are explained by giving the reason for so acting [Anscombe]