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Daniel Dennett

American philosopher noted for his work on consciousness and evolution

Did you know?He was a talented woodworker and sculptor who often used his craft as a metaphor for explaining complex ideas about the mind.

Daniel Clement Dennett III (March 28, 1942 – April 19, 2024) was an American philosopher and cognitive scientist. His research centered on philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and philosophy of biology, particularly as those fields relate to evolutionary biology and cognitive science.

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Born: March 28, 1942 · Boston, United States
Died: April 19, 2024
Nationality: American
Known for: Philosophy, Literature

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