Daniel C. Dennett. Born on March 28, 1942.

Daniel C. Dennett. Born in Boston Massachusettes.

Mar 28, 1942

Daniel C. Dennett was born in Boston Massachusetts. His father was a diplomat and an Islamic history scholar, and his mother was an editor and teacher. Works Referenced

Britannica. (n.d.) Daniel C. Dennett: American philosopher. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/ biography/ Daniel-C-Dennett
Photo Credit: Strauss, Bettina. Daniel Dennett: "serious, but not solemn." Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/ science/2013/may/22/daniel-dennett-aristotle-flaming-idiot. Accessed 12/9/2023.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy

1963

Received Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Harvard University in Boston Massachusetts. Works Referenced

Britannica. (n.d.) Daniel C. Dennett: American philosopher. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/ biography/ Daniel-C-Dennett.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree

1965

Received Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford University in London England Works Referenced

Britannica. (n.d.) Daniel C. Dennett: American philosopher. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/ biography/ Daniel-C-Dennett

Recognized for his studies on consciousness

1965

Recognized for his studies on consciousness and how science can lead to productive philosophical debates regarding the mind. Defines that debates will bring forth a solution of how the mind and body are related to each other and how one can effect the other. Works Referenced

Britannica. (n.d.) Daniel C. Dennett: American philosopher. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/ biography/ Daniel-C-Dennett

Publishes Content and Consciousness

1969

Published Content and Consciousness book which was based off his doctoral thesis on consciousness. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Taught at Tufts University

1971

Taught Philosophy at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.Works Referenced

Britannica. (n.d.) Daniel C. Dennett: American philosopher. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/ biography/ Daniel-C-Dennett

Published Brainstorms book

1978

Published Brainstorms which is a collection of essays discussing theories of the mind, consciousness and free will. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=2

Appointed as the Director of Cognitive Studies

1985

Appointed as the director of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University. Works Referenced

Britannica. (n.d.) Daniel C. Dennett: American philosopher. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/ biography/ Daniel-C-Dennett

Elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

1987

Elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Works Referenced

Britannica. (n.d.) Daniel C. Dennett: American philosopher. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/ biography/ Daniel-C-Dennett

Published Consciousness Explained

1991

Published Consciousness Explained. This book explores the human consciousness and how it relates to neuroscience, psychology and artificial intelligence. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

worked with people at MIT to build an intelligent and conscious robot named Cog.

1993

Worked with people at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to build an intelligent and conscious robot named Cog. Photo Credit Blume, Harvey. Cog the "cognitive robot". 1998. Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/past/docs/unbound/digicult/dc981209.htm. Accessed Date 12/9/2023

Published Darwin’s Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life.

1995

Published Darwin’s Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life. Discusses Darwin’s theory of natural selection and how it influences humanity’s place in the universe. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Published Brainchildren: Essays on Designing Minds

1998

Published Brainchildren: Essays on Designing Minds. This book combines essays that were written from 1984 to 1996 discussing philosophy of the mind, artificial intelligence and cognitive understanding. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Appointed as Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University

2000

Appointed as Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Works Referenced

Britannica. (n.d.) Daniel C. Dennett: American philosopher. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/ biography/ Daniel-C-Dennett

Published The Mind’s I: Fantasies And Reflections on Self and Soul with Douglas R. Hofstadter

2001

Published The Mind’s I: Fantasies And Reflections on Self and Soul with Douglas R. Hofstadter. This book discusses the meaning of self and consciousness through different concepts in literature, artificial intelligence, psychology and other areas. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Published Sweet Dreams: Philosophical Obstacles to a Science of Consciousness

2005

Published Sweet Dreams: Philosophical Obstacles to a Science of Consciousness. Discusses revision and renewal of the consciousness. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Published Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon

2006

Published Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon, which focused on evolutionary explanations regarding the development of religion. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Published Freedom Evolves

2007

Published Freedom Evolves discusses free will and morality regarding where humans fit into the world. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Published Science and Religion: Are They Compatible? with Alvin Plantinga

2007

Published Science and Religion: Are They Compatible? With Alvin Plantinga. Discussed if evolutionary theory is compatible with Christianity. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Published Neuroscience and Philosophy: Brain, Mind, and Language with Maxwell Bennett, Peter Hacker and John Searle

2007

Published Neuroscience and Philosophy: Brain, Mind, and Language with Maxwell Bennett, Peter Hacker and John Searle. The three authors debate regarding the nature of consciousness, brain maps, the notion of qualia and the connection between the mind, brain and body. Referenced Works Columbia University Press. Retrieved from https://cup.columbia.edu/book/neuroscience-and-philosophy/9780231140447

Named one of the Four Horsemen of the Counter-Apocalypse

2009

Due to his debates on creationism and other aspects of Christianity, he was named as one of the Four Horsemen of the Counter-Apocalypse. The other men named were Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Sam Harris. Works Referenced

Britannica. (n.d.) Daniel C. Dennett: American philosopher. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/ biography/ Daniel-C-Dennett

Published Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Critical Thinking

2014

Published Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Critical Thinking which focused on mental shortcuts, tools, analogies and metaphors regarding the thought process of a variety of different topics. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Published Caught in the Pulpit: Leaving Belief Behind with Linda Lascola

2015

published Caught in the Pulpit: Leaving Belief Behind with Linda Lascola discusses the problem that religious institutions face with the information age. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Published Elbow Room: The Varieties of Free Will Worth Wanting.

2015

published Elbow Room: The Varieties of Free Will Worth Wanting. The premise behind this book makes a case for compatibilism where the people who are artistic are not threatened by the advancements of science. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Published From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds

2017

Published From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds discusses how the mind works regarding advancements in biology and computer science. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Dangerous Ideas-YouTube video from Tufts University

Sep 1, 2020

Dangerous Ideas-YouTube video from Tufts University which discusses inner world and religious ideas while explaining functions of the brain. https://youtu.be/v9dZeJ3owGg?si=0Md6_iGuWFZ9RuTu

Published Just Deserts: Debating Free Will with Gregg D. Caruso

2021

Published Just Deserts: Debating Free Will with Gregg D. Caruso debates free will, moral responsibility and legal punishment. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1

Published I’ve Been Thinking

2023

Published I’ve Been Thinking discusses what people really think and what if they are wrong about what they are thinking. Works Referenced Barnes & Noble. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/daniel+c.+dennett/_/N-0?Nrpp=20&page=1