Dennett (Oneworld Thinkers)

A systematic and thorough interpretation of the philosophy of Daniel Dennett, this book is a tantalizing entre 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 Dennetts 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 Dennetts proposed reconciliation, as well as his innovative proposals regarding the reality of our consciousness and its attributes. An insightful introduction to Dennetts thought, this work will prove invaluable to interested readers, students, and scholars alike. A systematic and thorough interpretation of the philosophy of Daniel Dennett, this book is a tantalizing entrée 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. Tadeusz Zawidzki Outlines Dennett's Reconciliation Of Three Major Components Of Human Nature - Thought, Consciousness, And Freedom Of The Will - With What Science Tells Us About Human Beings. 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 Introduction To Dennett's Thought, This Work Will Prove Invaluable To Interested Readers, Students, And Scholars Alike.--book Jacket. 1. Dennett's Project In Context -- 2. The Intentional Stance -- 3. Escaping The Cartesian Theatre -- 4. The Joycean Machine -- 5. Freedom For Homo Sapiens! -- 6. Darwin And The Game Of Life -- 7. Dennett's 'synoptic' Vision : Problems And Prospects. Tadeusz Zawidzki. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 195-199) And Index.