Daniel Dennett Quotes

Biography: Daniel Dennett is known for his work in philosophy of mind and cogniti... more Biography: Daniel Dennett is known for his work in philosophy of mind and cognitive science. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of consciousness, free will, and the theory of evolution. Dennett's books, including "Consciousness Explained" and "Darwin's Dangerous Idea," have influenced both philosophical thought and scientific inquiry. less

"Free will is like love: it is real, it matters, it can be misunderstood.""Any meaningful understanding of our world must account for the processes of change over time.""It is the clash of judgments that produces the spark of truth.""Cultural evolution does not obey the laws of genetics.""You cannot directly perceive sunlight; you can only perceive its reflections and refractions.""The secret ingredient for success in science is the ability to ask good questions.""Our self-conception largely consists of how we see others seeing us.""Expecting an organism to evolve traits just because they are useful to us is a dangerous kind of anthropocentrism.""The only meaning of life is the meaning we create.""Consciousness is an effect not a cause.""The mind is the brain at work.""If you make a mistake, admit it quickly and emphatically.""The process of natural selection is smarter than you are.""A deeper understanding of consciousness demands a historical and evolutionary context.""The universe is without design and without purpose.""Belief in free will is ubiquitous but problematic.""Human freedom is an artifact of the organization of human society. ""Science enhances the moral environment.""The human mind is something everyone should be able to understand.""In evolution, you can’t keep what you believe is best for you; you must keep what goes and reliably gets reproduced."

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