Dennett, Daniel C.
I've Been Thinking
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141997353
- author:
- Dennett, Daniel C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Philosophers, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Daniel C. Dennett's life has been a journey of intellectual curiosity and adventure. From his childhood in Beirut to his work as a philosopher and cognitive scientist, Dennett has spent his career exploring the nature of consciousness. In "I've Been Thinking", he shares the story of how his restless curiosity led him to encounter and debate with some of the greatest thinkers of our time. As Dennett recounts his own intellectual journey, he reveals the breakthroughs and misjudgments that shaped his philosophies. He argues that good philosophical thinking is hard and risky, often accompanied by frustration and self-doubt. Yet it's in getting it wrong that we sometimes find a way to get it right. This memoir offers a unique insight into the mind of one of the greatest philosophers of our time. For anyone seeking a life of the mind with adventure and creativity, "I've Been Thinking" is a compelling read. Dennett's story will resonate with those who value intellectual curiosity and are willing to take risks in pursuit of knowledge.
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