Sunday, April 25, 2004
Daniel Dennett
There's an interesting article in the Guardian about Daniel Dennett. It seems to be in the book review section, but doesn't really review any book. It's more of a mini-biography.
It does note that he's working on a new book called Breaking The Spell that "Will attempt to extirpate supernaturalism."
I wish him luck.
I think supernaturalism does a lot of harm. But, it seems to present most people with the most convenient remedy for various psychological/emotional/philosophical problems that they face. I think it will take some work before our culture evolves enough to make natural, true, explanations more popular than supernatural ones.
I like Dennett very much. His writing is a joy to read. I really enjoy books by brilliant people who write and explain things well. I read The Mind's I years ago, Freedom Evolves recently, and have Consciousness Explained on my bookshelf, thusfar unopened (I should do something about that).
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It does note that he's working on a new book called Breaking The Spell that "Will attempt to extirpate supernaturalism."
I wish him luck.
I think supernaturalism does a lot of harm. But, it seems to present most people with the most convenient remedy for various psychological/emotional/philosophical problems that they face. I think it will take some work before our culture evolves enough to make natural, true, explanations more popular than supernatural ones.
I like Dennett very much. His writing is a joy to read. I really enjoy books by brilliant people who write and explain things well. I read The Mind's I years ago, Freedom Evolves recently, and have Consciousness Explained on my bookshelf, thusfar unopened (I should do something about that).
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