konající

Konající is a term that generally refers to an actor or agent performing an action. In philosophical contexts, it denotes the entity that carries out a deed or intervention, as opposed to the passive recipient of an action. This concept is central to discussions about causality, free will, and responsibility.

The term can be found in various fields beyond philosophy. In law, a konající might be an individual or organization that undertakes a specific legal act, such as entering into a contract or committing a tort. In linguistics, it can describe the subject of a sentence that is performing the verb's action. The specific nuance of "konající" can vary depending on the discipline, but the core idea of active performance remains consistent. It emphasizes the active role of an entity in bringing about a change or fulfilling a purpose. The distinction between a konající and a patient or object of an action is a fundamental one in understanding many theoretical frameworks.