Remembering The Life Of Dan Dennett (with Friend Keith Frankish) | The Human Podcast Ep 37
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The legendary philosopher Daniel Dennett sadly passed away in April this year. In this episode, I interview one of Dan's friends, philosopher Keith Frankish, about Dan's philosophical achievements, personality and life.
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DAN:
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Keith's Recommended Intro Book To Dan - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intuition-Pumps-Other-Tools-Thinking/dp/1491518871
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Who Was Dan Dennett?
4:46 - Not Just A Great Philosopher, But A Lovely Person
8:28 - Dan’s Greatest Philosophical Achievements
19:38 - AI & Counterfeit People
22:29 - What Motivated Dan To Do Philosophy?
28:45 - Did Dan Think Deeply About His Own Life?
34:50 - Keith’s Relationship With Dan
43:22 - A Funny Anecdote About Dan
45:34 - What Dan Taught Me About Living A Good Life
51:04 - Recommendations For Reading Dennett
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