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Doctorate of Philosophy
Daniel Dennett achieved a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Oxford while studying under, British philosopher, Gilbert Ryle, an expert in 20th century philosophy. "PHILOSOPHER DENNETT TO PRESENT ANDREAS LECTURES APRIL 3-4." US Fed News Service, Including US State News, Mar 11, 2008. ProQuest, https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/docview/469442211?accountid=8289. -
Consciousness Explained
In 1991, Dennett published “Consciousness Explained” in which he provided insight into the cognitive processes of the brain. He replaced the old definition of consciousness with a new model and theorized about the evolution of consciousness in humans. https://youtu.be/wm8M_xQrgCk
Dennett, Daniel Clement. Consciousness Explained. Little, Brown and Company, 1991. Print. -
Humanist of the Year
Humanist of the Year - American Humanist Association. Dennett received the Humanist of the Year Award for advancing humanism through his philosophical discipline. This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the improvement of humanity. “Annual Humanist Awardees.” American Humanist Association, 28 Oct. 2019. Web. www.americanhumanist.org/awardees/ -
Breaking the Spell
In 2006, Dennett published “Breaking the Spell” in which he gave his theory as to why humans believe in God, as well as reasons why a belief in God may have been a necessary component of early human life. Dennett proposed that religion may have been a system in which people could achieve a desired level of citizenship or morality. Dennett, Daniel Clement. Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon. Penguin Group, 2006. Print.
