Daniel Dennett

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    The Life of Daniel Dennett

    Born in Boston Massachusetts on March 28, 1942. Daniel Dennett continues to add to the study of philosophy.
  • Graduated with BA

    Dennett graduated with his Bachelors from Harvard University in Philosophy.
  • Graduated with Doctorate

    Finished his Doctorate of Philosophy at Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
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    Taught as a Professor

    Dennett Taught as a Professor at the University of California Irvine.
  • First Book

    Daniel Dennett's first book is titled "Content and Consciousness." It was released in 1969 and has been the basis of most of his research to this day. In this book, he lays the groundwork to question the bridge between the brain and the mind. He later expands on the ideas of his book in many works throughout the years. Most notably, his book "Consciousness Explained(1991)." He has published hundreds of works ranging from consciousness, religion, free will, Darwinism, and more.
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    Taught at Tuft

    He worked at Tuft University in Boston as a researcher and Professor. He visited numerous Universities throughout the years, like Harvard, Pittsburgh, Oxford, Etc. His primary research focused on consciousness and religion.