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All the ideas for 'Reasons for Actions and Desires', 'Semantics, Conceptual Role' and 'Theory of Knowledge (2nd ed 1977)'

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11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 5. Aiming at Truth

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We have a basic epistemic duty to believe truth and avoid error [Chisholm, by Kvanvig]

19. Language / A. Nature of Meaning / 7. Meaning Holism / c. Meaning by Role

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The meaning of a representation is its role in thought, perception or decisions [Block]

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 3. Acting on Reason / b. Intellectualism

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I don't understand the idea of a reason for acting, but it is probably the agent's interests or desires [Foot]