propositional attitude

A propositional attitude refers to the mental state we have towards a specific statement or proposition. For instance, when someone believes, hopes, or fears something, they hold a propositional attitude towards that idea. For example, if you believe that "it will rain tomorrow," your attitude is one of belief about that particular statement. These attitudes are important in philosophy and cognitive science because they help us understand how people form opinions, make decisions, and act based on their thoughts about the world.