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DANIEL DENNETT

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  • Contribution to Science

    Contribution to Science
    Daniel Denett contributed to science by explaining a study of the human mind, evolution, and a more in depth understanding of nature itself. He wrote some great books which are not all mentioned in this timeline, but all have contributed to his research and understanding on cognitive science.

  • Birth

    Birth
    Born in Boston, Massachusetts, grew up to be an American philosopher who specialized in the mind. His father was a scholar of Islamic history, and his mother was a teacher/editor. Some universities Denett familiarized with were, Harvard University, University of Oxford, University of California and Tufts University. Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Daniel C. Dennett". Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Jun. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Daniel-C-Dennett. Accessed 4 August 2024.

  • Content and Consciousness

    Content and Consciousness
    Dennett wrote his thesis on the topic of the nature of consciousness, and then later wrote his first book in 1969 - content and consciousness - discussing an analysis of the mind. It also includes a description in the evolution in the brain, mental imagery, actions and intentions and more. Dennett, D. C. (1986). Content and consciousness (2nd ed.). Routledge & Kegan Paul. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203005729

  • Consciousness Explained

    Consciousness Explained
    He then wrote Consciousness Explained in 1991, discussing the mysterious state of consciousness, experiences in the world, perspectives and more. Boston : Little, Brown and Co. (1991, January 1). Consciousness explained : Dennett, Daniel Clement : Free download, Borrow, and streaming. Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/consciousnessexp00denn/page/n9/mode/2up

  • Darwin's Dangerous Idea

    Darwin's Dangerous Idea
    In this book Dennett examined the process of natural selection and the evolution of consciousness and the human mind. Including "Algorithmic Processes", the order of the system and its design, and a more in detail discussion on Darwin's theory from Dennett's perspective. DENNETT, D. C. (1995). Darwin’s Dangerous Idea. The Sciences (New York), 35(3), 34–40. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2326-1951.1995.tb03633.x

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

    From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds
    Denettes latest book from 2017. "“Are psychiatric disorders organic or functional in nature?” and “What exactly is consciousness?” to “As human beings, are we on the top of the cognitive ladder?”"(Dave 2018). This book covers the answers to these questions, the journey of evolution and other topics. Dave, M., & Shankar, V. (2018). Review - from bacteria to bach and back: The evolution of minds – Daniel Dennett. Annals of Indian Psychiatry, 2(1), 70–71. https://doi.org/10.4103/aip.aip_13_18

  • Death

    Death
    Passed away in Portland, Maine. Denett passed away this year leaving behind his perspective and knowledge on human experience, as well as his understanding of that topic and others like explanations on evolution and social phenomenon. Jennifer Ouellette    -    Apr 19, 2024 11:45 pm UTC. (2024, April 19). Daniel Dennett, philosophical giant who championed “naturalism,” dead at 82. Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/philosopher-daniel-dennett-dead-at-82/