The 4 biggest ideas in philosophy, with legend Daniel Dennett

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The 4 biggest ideas in philosophy, with legend Daniel Dennett

Philosophy and science haven’t always gone hand-in-hand. Here’s why that should change.  Daniel Dennett, an Emeritus Professor from Tufts University and prolific author, provides an overview of his work at the intersection of philosophy and science. Many of today’s philosophers are too isolated in their pursuits, he explains, as they dedicate their intellect purely to age-old philosophical ideas without considering the advancements of modern sci…