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, composed of simple biochemical components which are arranged in complex self-maintaining configurations. How do these two aspects of humanity coincide? Tadeusz Zawidzki outlines Dennett's reconciliation of three major components - thought, consciousness, and freedom of the will - with what science tells us about human nature. In the course of this exposition, the book highlights the important role that Darwinian thinking plays in Dennett's proposed reconciliation, as well as his innovative proposals regarding the 'reality' of our consciousness and its attributes. An insightful introduction to Dennett's thought, this work will prove invaluable to interested readers, students, and scholars alike.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
ISBN-13
9781851684847
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95231197
Product Key Features
Book Title
Dennett
Author
Tadeusz Zawidski
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Popular Philosophy
Publication Year
2007
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
198mm
Item Width
129mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Tadeusz Zawidski
Series Title
Oneworld Thinkers S.
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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