Tag Archives: Dennett
The maddening bliss
Yesterday, as I was browsing through google news, I stumbled upon an article decrying the “Gospel of Scientific Materialism.” The article was posted on first things, a christian fundamentalist website, so one has to wonder – I certainly did – … Continue reading
Bertrand
bertrand, n. (1) A state of profound abstraction of mind and spirit; a trance. “He went into a bertrand and began to babble about the class of all classes which are not member of themselves.” (2) The state of a … Continue reading
wittgenstone
wittgenstone (from Old High Anglo-Austrian, witty and Stein) (1) v. To deny resolutely the existence or importance of something real or significant, on the ground that the grammatical pre-conditions for such a denial do not obtain. “Some think qualia should … Continue reading
The Evolution of Confusion
Daniel Dennett at his best. And I learned a new word: deepity.
Hitchens, Harris, Dennett vs Boteach, D’Souza, Taleb
Truly remarkable. … See, I new that “Black Swan” guy was up to no good. By the way, you can view this on HD on youtube.
What it means to be human
What it Means to Be Human (Part 1/5) from World Science Festival on Vimeo. What it Means to Be Human (Part 2/5) from World Science Festival on Vimeo. What It Means to Be Human (Part 3/5) from World Science Festival … Continue reading
The philosopher’s fundamental foible
Daniel Dennett: – The philosopher’s fundamental foible: mistaking a failure of imagination for an insight into necessity.
The Power of words
Daniel Dennett: – Repeat after me, “Every time you read it or say it, you make another copy of it in your brain.”
Whole-Body Apoptosis and the Meanings of Lives
Professor Dennett captured my attention and managed to keep my interest through many books and lectures. I regret it took me so long to discover him, and I wish him strength & health so that he can continue his good … Continue reading