William James
(4 articles)![Abductive Reasoning](/vocab/_next/image?url=%2Fvocab%2Fimages%2Farticles%2Fsmall%2Fabductive-reasoning.webp&w=3840&q=75)
1878
Abductive Reasoning
Form of logical inference that starts with an observation and seeks the simplest and most likely explanation for it.
Generality: 815
![Inductive Reasoning](/vocab/_next/image?url=%2Fvocab%2Fimages%2Farticles%2Fsmall%2Finductive-reasoning.webp&w=3840&q=75)
1960
Inductive Reasoning
Logical process where specific observations or instances are used to form broader generalizations and theories.
Generality: 895
![Self-Awareness](/vocab/_next/image?url=%2Fvocab%2Fimages%2Farticles%2Fsmall%2Fself-awareness.webp&w=3840&q=75)
1980
Self-Awareness
An entity's ability to recognize itself as an individual, distinct from its environment and other entities, often involving introspection and a sense of identity.
Generality: 625
![Intention](/vocab/_next/image?url=%2Fvocab%2Fimages%2Farticles%2Fsmall%2Fintention.webp&w=3840&q=75)
1990
Intention
Planned or desired outcome that an agent aims to achieve through its actions.
Generality: 720