Wittgenstein on Intention and Theory of Action

In the articlewe examine Wittgenstein'snotes on several action theories in general context of intentional states. We show (based on the articles of Michael Scott) that the kinesthetic theory of action and theories of innervation, which were the object of criticism of Wittgenstein, donot play an essential role for understanding Wittgenstein'stexts and therefore in this case the influence of historical and philosophical reconstruction on the understanding of Wittgenstein'scorresponding notes can be considered insignificant. Late Wittgenstein'stexts are directed against comparatively universal methodological and metaphysical principles. And therefore, criticism of theories of action can only serve as an optional illustration and an optional precondition for interpretation and understanding.

Wittgenstein, intention, action, intentional states, kinesthetic image, philosophical problem