1942day.year
Daniel Dennett
(1942 - 2024)
American philosopher and academic
American philosopher and academic
American philosopher and cognitive scientist noted for his influential work on consciousness, free will, and evolutionary theory.
Born in Boston in 1942, Daniel Dennett was a professor at Tufts University and a leading figure in analytic philosophy and cognitive science. He authored seminal works such as Consciousness Explained and Darwin's Dangerous Idea, challenging traditional views on mind, free will, and evolution. Dennett introduced the "intentional stance" concept, reshaping debates on intentionality and artificial intelligence. A prominent voice in public discussions on religion and secularism, he was one of the New Atheists. He passed away in 2024, leaving a lasting impact across philosophy, psychology, and biology.
1942
Daniel Dennett