Reasonable Faith Podcast
The Death of Daniel Dennett
Jun 3, 2024
A philosophical exploration of atheist philosopher Daniel Dennett's views on theism, religion, free will, and evolution. Delving into his perspectives on religion, the human mind, postmodernism, and gratitude in atheism. Also discussing challenges of information overload, global violence, and contrasting viewpoints on death, time, and religion.
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- Dennett's narrow focus on natural selection ignores modern evolutionary biology trends.
- Dennett's concept of gratitude differs from Dawkins by allowing thankfulness without a recipient.
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Overview of Dr. Daniel Dennett's Research Focus
Dr. Daniel Dennett, known as one of the new atheists, focused his research on the philosophy of mind, science, and biology, particularly in relation to evolutionary biology and cognitive science. Much of his teaching career was spent at Tufts University. He critiqued theistic arguments, highlighting his closed-mindedness towards considering evidence that did not align with his atheistic beliefs.
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