Purposes are not mental blueprints from "summary" of The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
Purposes are not mental blueprints. It is a common misconception that when we have a purpose in mind, we are essentially following a mental blueprint or plan. However, this is not the case. In reality, purposes are more like guiding principles or tendencies that direct our actions without specifying exactly how those actions should be carried out.
When we say that someone has a purpose in mind, we are not saying that they have a detailed plan or set of instructions laid out in their minds. Instead, we are simply acknowledging that they have a general direction or goal towards which their actions are oriented. This distinction is important because it highlights the difference between having a purpose and having a fully-formed mental blueprint.
It is worth noting that having a purpose does n...
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