"Content and Consciousness" is an original and ground-breaking attempt to elucidate a problem integral to the history of Western philosophical thought: the relationship of the mind and body. In this formative work, Dennett sought to develop a theory of the human mind and consciousness based on new a[...]
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE! (Valid until 3 months after publication) Daniel Dennett has been one of the central voices in the philosophy of mind for at least the past forty years. Unlike most philosophers of his generation, Dennett's work has resonated far and wide. It has powerfully influenced the [...]
From some of the 20th century's greatest thinkers, essays on topics as diverse as artificial intelligence, evolution, science fiction, philosophy, reductionism, and consciousness. With contributions from Jorge Luis Borges, Richard Dawkins, John Searle, and Robert Nozick, The Mind's I explores the me[...]
Combining ideas from philosophy, artificial intelligence, and neurobiology, Daniel Dennett leads the reader on a fascinating journey of inquiry, exploring such intriguing possibilities as: Can any of us really know what is going on in someone elses mind? What distinguishes the human mind from the mi[...]
Daniel Dennett is arguably one of the most influential yet radical philosophers in America today. In this volume, Dennett is confronted by colleagues and critics, from philosophy, biology and psychology. His reply constitutes an extensive essay which clarifies, and develops further, central themes i[...]
In this groundbreaking and very accessible book, Daniel C. Dennett, the acclaimed author of Consciousness Explained, demonstrates the power of the theory of natural selection and shows how Darwin's great idea transforms and illuminates our traditional view of our place in the universe. Following Dar[...]
Daniel Dennett is one of the most influential thinkers at the interface between philosophy and science. This book is the first comprehensive examination of Dennett's ideas on the nature of thought, consciousness, free will, and the significance of Darwinism. * A highly original introduction to conte[...]
?A philosopher of rare originality, rigor, and wit.? ? Jim Holt, Wall Street Journal Over a storied career, Daniel C. Dennett has engaged questions about science and the workings of the mind. His answers have combined rigorous argument with strong empirical grounding. And a lot of fun. Intuition Pum[...]
?A philosopher of rare originality, rigor, and wit.? ?Jim Holt, Wall Street Journal Over a storied career, Daniel C. Dennett has engaged questions about science and the workings of the mind. His answers have combined rigorous argument with strong empirical grounding. And a lot of fun. Intuition Pump[...]
Dennett shares the techniques he used to go out-of-body as well as the tricks that helped him maintain that state for longer periods of time. In the classic style of Robert Monroe and other advanced astral travelers, Dennett has explored and charted distant areas of the astral plane.[...]
Fact or fiction? The intriguing history of UFOs and alien encounters.The UFO phenomenon remains one of the most persistent and perplexing mysteries of modern times. Encounters have occurred for thousands of years, and the activity shows no signs of slowing, with reports coming from around the world.[...]
What is it like to be a preacher or rabbi who no longer believes in God? In this expanded and updated edition of their groundbreaking study, Daniel C. Dennett and Linda LaScola comprehensively and sensitively expose an inconvenient truth that religious institutions face in the new transparency of th[...]
Thinking is hard - yet barely a waking moment passes when we're not labouring away at it. A few of us may be natural geniuses, able to work through the toughest tangles in an instant; others, blessed with reserves of willpower, stay the course in the dogged pursuit of truth. Then there's the rest of[...]
This book offers an introduction to and overview of Dennett's ideas, his writings and his contributions to the various fields of philosophy. Daniel Dennett is one of America's most important and influential contemporary philosophers. He has made considerable contributions to the philosophy of mind a[...]
A systematic and thorough interpretation of the philosophy of Daniel Dennett, this book is a tantalizing entree into the philosophy of mind. Manifestly, we human beings are conscious, thinking, free and responsible agents. However, science has revealed that we are also natural products of evolution,[...]
Every thinking person wants to lead a life of meaning and purpose. For thousands of years, holy books have told us that such a life is available only through obedience and submission to some higher power. Today, the faithful keep popular devotionals and tracts within easy reach on bedside tables and[...]
Dennett diskuterar de grundläggande frågorna rörande medvetandet. Han presenterar sin syn på vad trosföreställningar är och deras roll vid förklarandet av mänskligt handlande. Vidare försöker han förklara vilka medvetandets objekt är, och medvetandets natur.
Kommer vi någonsin att hitta svaret på de stora existentiella frågorna? Är vårt slutgiltiga öde att lämnas ensamma och förlora alla vi älskar? Är religion alltid problematisk?År 2007 filmades ett möte mellan Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, och Daniel Dennett. Dessa fyr[...]