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A memoir by one of the greatest minds of our age, preeminent philosopher and cognitive scientist Daniel C. Dennett. Daniel C. Dennett, preeminent philosopher and cognitive scientist, has spent his career considering the thorniest, most fundamental mysteries of the mind. Do we have free will? What is consciousness and how did it come about? What distinguishes human minds from the minds of animals? Dennett’s answers have profoundly shaped our age of philosophical thought. In I’ve Been Thinking, he reflects on his amazing career and lifelong scientific fascinations.
Dennett’s relentless curiosity has taken him from a childhood in Beirut and the classrooms of Harvard, Oxford, and Tufts, to “Cognitive Cruises” on sailboats and the fields and orchards of Maine, and to laboratories and think tanks around the world. Along the way, I’ve Been Thinking provides a master class in the dominant themes of twentieth-century philosophy and cognitive science—including language, evolution, logic, religion, and AI—and reveals both the mistakes and breakthroughs that shaped Dennett’s theories.
Key to this journey are Dennett’s interlocutors—Douglas Hofstadter, Marvin Minsky, Willard Van Orman Quine, Gilbert Ryle, Richard Rorty, Thomas Nagel, John Searle, Gerald Edelman, Stephen Jay Gould, Jerry Fodor, Rodney Brooks, and more—whose ideas, even when he disagreed with them, helped to form his convictions about the mind and consciousness. Studded with photographs and told with characteristic warmth, I’ve Been Thinking also instills the value of life beyond the university, one enriched by sculpture, music, farming, and deep connection to family.
Dennett compels us to consider: What do I really think? And what if I’m wrong? This memoir by one of the greatest minds of our time will speak to anyone who seeks to balance a life of the mind with adventure and creativity. 17 photographs
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Are you ready to dive into the fascinating mind of one of the greatest thinkers of our time? Introducing "I've Been Thinking," a mesmerizing memoir by philosopher and cognitive scientist Daniel C. Dennett. With his unparalleled intellectual prowess, Dennett has devoted his life to unraveling the mysteries of the mind and has made groundbreaking contributions to the field of philosophy. Get ready to embark on a journey that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about free will, consciousness, and the nature of human minds.
Through the pages of "I've Been Thinking," Dennett takes you on an extraordinary adventure that spans continents and disciplines. From his childhood in Beirut to his academic pursuits at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Oxford, and Tufts, Dennett's intellectual curiosity has led him to sail on "Cognitive Cruises," explore the fields of Maine, and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in philosophy and cognitive science.
This captivating memoir serves as a master class in twentieth-century philosophy and cognitive science, covering essential topics like language, evolution, logic, religion, and AI. As Dennett shares his personal journey, you'll gain insights into the mistakes, breakthroughs, and influential figures that have shaped his groundbreaking theories. Join him as he engages in thought-provoking conversations with renowned thinkers like Douglas Hofstadter, Marvin Minsky, and Stephen Jay Gould, and discover how their ideas have influenced Dennett's understanding of the mind and consciousness.
But "I've Been Thinking" is not solely an intellectual pursuit. Dennett reminds us of the importance of embracing all aspects of life, from the arts to family connections. With vivid photographs and heartfelt storytelling, Dennett encourages us to question our own beliefs and consider the possibility of being wrong. Are you ready to break free from conventional thinking and embark on a life enriched by adventure, creativity, and profound intellectual exploration?
Don't miss this extraordinary memoir that sparks curiosity and challenges your assumptions. Immerse yourself in Dennett's incredible journey and let his words inspire you to question, explore, and ultimately, discover the vast possibilities that lie within the depths of your own mind.
Get your copy of "I've Been Thinking" now and embark on a transformative intellectual adventure!
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