Daniel Dennett (philosopher)

Daniel Dennett is a philosopher known for his work on the mind, consciousness, and evolution. He argues that our thoughts, feelings, and consciousness are products of physical processes in the brain, shaped by evolution, much like other aspects of biology. Dennett emphasizes the importance of science and rational inquiry in understanding how the mind works and challenges ideas that see consciousness as a mysterious or separate entity. His approach is pragmatic and grounded in scientific evidence, aiming to explain mental phenomena as natural and understandable parts of the physical world.