Daniel Dennett (Born March 28, 1942 - Present)

Born

Mar 28, 1942

Daniel Dennett was born on March 28th, 1942 in Boston Massachusetts.

Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy

1963

Dennett attended the Phillips Exeter Academy as well as Wesleyan University for a year. He received his degree in Bachelors of Arts in philosophy from the Harvard University in 1963. (Philosophers 2020).

University of Tufts

1971

After receiving his Ph.D. in Philosophy in 1965, Dennett took a teaching position at UC Irvine, for six years. In 1971, he was offered a professorship at the University of Tufts, which he continues to teach today.

Published

1978

"He published his first book in 1978, entitled “Brainstorms: Philosophical Essays on Mind and Psychology”, the book provides an insight on his theories of artificial intelligence and consciousness." (Philosophy 2020).

Model of Consciousness

1991

"In 1991, Dennett wrote ‘Consciousness Explained’, where he provided a comprehensive analysis on the physical and cognitive makeup of the human brain, and how the physical and cognitive process work to arouse the consciousness. The book also shed light on the multiple drafts model of consciousness" (Philosophy 2020).

Darwin’s Dangerous Idea

1995

The book was widely renowned, and was nominated for the 1995 National Book Award in non-fiction. It was also awarded the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for general non-fiction. (Philosophy 2020).

Honorary Board

2010

Dennett’s name was listed in the Honorary Board of distinguished achievers by the Freedom from Religion Foundation