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Daniel Dennett
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American philosopher (1942–2024)

Also known as: Dan Dennett, Daniel C. Denett, Daniel C. Dennett, Daniel Clement Dennett, Daniel Clement Dennett III, Dennett

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Known works

  • The Mind's I
  • Brainchildren (1998)
  • Neuroscience and philosophy
  • Consciousness explained (1991)
  • Breaking the spell (2004)