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Daniel Dennett: Philosophy, Free Will, Thinking Differently

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

ADVICE

Avoid Premature Definitions

  • Avoid defining terms at the start of philosophical inquiry.
  • Instead, explore the phenomena and puzzles directly, similar to a sculptor refining their work iteratively.
  • Save definitions for later to prevent getting bogged down in arguments about definitions.
  • Biologists don't define "life" rigidly, yet they know it when they see it.
  • Focus on the core examples and defer edge cases.
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