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Daniel Dennett has died


Daniel Dennett, professor emeritus of philosophy at Tufts University, well-known for his work in philosophy of mind and a wide range of other philosophical areas, has died. Professor Dennett wrote extensively about issues related to philosophy of mind and cognitive science, especially consciousness. He is also recognized as having made significant contributions to the concept

Professor Dennett wrote extensively about issues related to philosophy of mind and cognitive science, especially consciousness. Some of Professor Dennett’s books include Content and Consciousness(1969), Brainstorms: Philosophical Essays on Mind and Psychology (1981), The Intentional Stance (1987), Consciousness Explained(1992), Darwin’s Dangerous Idea(1995), Breaking the Spell(2006), and From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds(2017). He also held visiting positions at Oxford, Harvard, Pittsburgh, and other institutions during his time at Tufts University.

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