Epstein 000005

The fundamental assumption of this argument is one I share with Bratman, and List and Pettit: the model for group practical activity is individual practical activity. Group intentions play an analogous role for groups that individual intentions do for individuals. We figure out the details of systems of practical activity by analyzing the roles of various components of that system for individual people. And then we understand the components of the system of group practical activity to play similar roles.