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Birth
Ph.D. Daniel Clement Dennett III was born March 28, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts. -
College Education - Undergraduate
Dennett received his BA degree in philosophy from Harvard University in 1963. -
University of California, Irvine
Soon after receiving his Ph.D. in Philosophy, Dennett was hired as a philosophy professor at the University of California, Irvine, from 1965 to 1971. -
College Education - Postgraduate
Two years after receiving his BA in Philosophy, Dan received a Ph.D. in Philosophy from University of Oxford -
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Bibliography of Publications
"He is the author of over four hundred scholarly articles on various aspects on the mind, published in journals ranging from Artificial Intelligence and Behavioral and Brain Sciences to Poetics Today and The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism." References:
https://sites.tufts.edu/cogstud/daniel-dennett/ Bibliography of Publications https://tufts.app.box.com/s/aug8pnctwa34410xxu2h4tw7g529f0p3 -
Tufts University
After leaving the University of California, he spent the rest of his career at Tufts University as the Director of Center for Cognitive Studies. -
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Tufts University
His career at Tufts University started as an associate professor in 1972 - 1974, professor in 1975, chaired the Department of Philosophy from 1976 - 1982, then became the Director of Center of Cognitive Studies in 1985 until his retirement. Dan retired at the end of 2022 after spending over 50 years teaching at Tufts University. -
Brianstorms: Philosophical Essays on Mind and Psychology
One of many notable works authored by Daniel Dennett. This book was a collection of essays, arguments, and topics that delved into philosophy of artificial intelligence, psychology, and the mind. -
Consciousness Explained
Another publication about the philosophy of mind. To be more specific, it dealt with the intricacies of human consciousness. See below for one of Dennett's TED talks revolving around consciousness.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_dennett_the_illusion_of_consciousness -
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea
In this book, Dennett expands on Darwin's Theory of Evolution and Natural Selection, while integrating aspects of the philosophy of mind, religion, and science. -
Breaking the Spell
Overall, "Breaking the Spell" is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of religion and its place in human society. It challenges traditional views and encourages a critical and scientific approach to understanding this complex phenomenon. - AI generated by Google Gemini -
From Bacteria to Bach and Back
One of PhD Dennett's most lucid tour of philosophical thought. Expanding upon ideas of biology and computer science within the evolutionary exploration of religion, culture, and human life. -
Death
Daniel C. Dennett died April 19, 2024 in Portland, Maine. -
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