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| | '''Daniel Dennett''' is a philosophy professor at [[Tufts University]] who actively promotes the [[naturalistic]] world view through such books as ''[[Darwin’s Dangerous Idea]]''. Dennett is a [[militant atheism|militant atheist]] who came to prominence in the atheist community following the publication of his [[antichristian]] polemic ''Breaking the Spell,'' which was widely rejected by people of faith and theologians as arrogant, ignorant, and often factually incorrect. | | '''Daniel Dennett''' is a philosophy professor at [[Tufts University]] who actively promotes the [[naturalistic]] world view through such books as ''[[Darwin’s Dangerous Idea]]''. Dennett is a [[militant atheism|militant atheist]] who came to prominence in the atheist community following the publication of his [[antichristian]] polemic ''Breaking the Spell,'' which was widely rejected by people of faith and theologians as arrogant, ignorant, and often factually incorrect. |
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| − | Dennett is widely regarded by illogical [[atheism|atheists]], who suppress the evidence for an [[intelligent design|intelligent designer]], as one of the premier philosophers in the world in the area of consciousness. Dennet's book ''Consciousness Explained'' is beloved by those who deny God in favor of a [[pseudoscience|pseudoscientific]] naturalist [[philosophy]] of the mind. However, Christian apologetists recognize his specious atheistic nonsense for its inability to solve real world questions concerning consciousness.<ref>http://www.truefreethinker.com/articles/old-material-dennett-and-mind</ref><ref>http://creation.com/brain-chemistry-and-the-fate-of-the-personality-after-death</ref> Dennet proposes his initial multiple drafts model of consciousness, where he proposes that there is no single source of consciousness (no conscious qualia), as proposed by many of his contemporaries). | + | Dennett is widely regarded by [[atheism|atheists]], who dispute the evidence for an [[intelligent design]]er, as one of the premier philosophers in the world in the area of consciousness. Dennet's book ''Consciousness Explained'' is beloved by those who deny God in favor of a naturalist [[philosophy]] of the mind. However, Christian apologists claim he cannot solve real-world questions concerning consciousness.<ref>http://www.truefreethinker.com/articles/old-material-dennett-and-mind</ref><ref>https://creation.com/brain-chemistry-and-the-fate-of-the-personality-after-death</ref> Dennet proposes his initial multiple drafts model of consciousness, where he proposes that there is no single source of consciousness (no conscious qualia), as proposed by many of his contemporaries. |
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| − | He has been heavily criticized by some of his peers for denying the existence of qualia and sticking with his naturalist models of consciousness (he later expanded the multiple drafts model to the fame in the brain model in his 2005 book ''Sweet Dreams'') as he insists that there is no evidence, and that neurological [[science]] will, in time, progress to make the idea of qualia, or the source of seemingly inexplicable functions in the mind, obsolete. | + | He has been criticized by some of his peers for denying the existence of qualia and sticking with naturalist models of consciousness (he later expanded the multiple drafts model to the fame in the brain model in his 2005 book ''Sweet Dreams'') as he insists that there is no evidence, and that neurological [[science]] will, in time, progress to make the idea of qualia, or the source of seemingly inexplicable functions in the mind, obsolete. |
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| | Dennett has also been a proponent of Evolutionary Psychology as well as [[Richard Dawkins]]' idea of the meme. This led to some notable clashes with paleontologist [[Stephen Jay Gould]]. | | Dennett has also been a proponent of Evolutionary Psychology as well as [[Richard Dawkins]]' idea of the meme. This led to some notable clashes with paleontologist [[Stephen Jay Gould]]. |
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| − | == New Atheism leaders and problems with being overweight ==
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| − | [[Image:Cerebellum.png|right|thumb|240px|Medical research indicates that excess weight impairs brain function.<ref>
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| − | *[http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2009/08/25/as-waistlines-widen-brains-shrink.html]
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| − | ''see also:'' [[New Atheism leadership's problems with excess weight]]
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| − | As noted earlier, the main authors of the New Atheism movement include [[Sam Harris]], Daniel Dennett, [[Richard Dawkins]], Victor J. Stenger and [[Christopher Hitchens]].<ref>http://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/vstenger/battle.html</ref> The New Atheism movement claims to be pro-science, yet three out of five of these men have have had issues with being overweight as can be seen [http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3UXl0oMYPLs/SXgxH_-MgFI/AAAAAAAAAF4/EU-wzxEjOmc/s1600-h/atheist-reason.jpg HERE] and [http://www.flickr.com/photos/7230309@N05/3708479160/ HERE] and [http://news.softpedia.com/newsImage/Quantum-Mechanics-Could-Link-Humans-with-the-Universe-2.jpg/ HERE] [[PZ Myers]] is also a leader within the New Atheism movement and PZ Myers [[PZ Myers|has had issues with being overweight]]. According to [[medical science]], there are a significant number of [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity|physical and mental health related problems associated with being overweight]]. In the late 1990s, Dennet had [[coronary artery bypass surgery]] (coronary artery bypass surgery reroutes blood around clogged [[artery|arteries]] to enhance [[blood]] flow and [[oxygen]] to the [[heart]]).<ref>http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/dennett06/dennett06_index.html</ref><ref>http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4484</ref>
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| − | [[Hippocrates]], who was also against [[abortion]], was an early advocate of the health benefits of [[exercise]] and [[nutrition]].<ref>http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/pe/exs190web/exs190history.htm</ref> On the other hand, [[PZ Myers]] and a significant amount of other New Atheism leaders, seem to lack a full appreciation of the worthiness of [[nutritional science]], [[exercise science]] and the latest findings of [[medical science]] (see also: [[Atheism and obesity]]). As of May 2011, Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris have not publicly commented on the significant problems the New Atheism leadership has experienced in terms of overweight members.
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| − | === Dennet's problems with being overweight and medical science's finding on brain impairment ===
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| − | Given that [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity|being overweight causes brain impairment]] and that [[New Atheism leadership's problems with excess weight|Daniel Dennet has had issues with being overweight]], it is ironic that Dennet's book ''Consciousness Explained'' is beloved by those who deny [[God]] in favor of a [[pseudoscience]].<ref>
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| − | *[http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/content/41/18/25.1.full]
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| − | *[http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2009/08/25/as-waistlines-widen-brains-shrink.html]
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| − | *[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21167850]
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| − | *[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100714112832.htm]
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| − | *[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/instance/2568718/]</ref> <ref>http://www.truefreethinker.com/articles/old-material-dennett-and-mind</ref><ref>http://creation.com/brain-chemistry-and-the-fate-of-the-personality-after-death</ref>
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| − | [[Western World]] [[evolution|evolutionists]] and atheists often hold to irrational notions such as [[extraterrestrial life]], [[exobiology]], [[evolution]] and [[Origin of Life|abiogenesis]] which are anti-[[Bible|biblical]] ideas that are that are not supported by sound [[science]]. <ref>http://creation.com/did-god-create-life-on-other-planets</ref><ref>http://creation.com/origin-of-life-questions-and-answers</ref> No doubt pseudoscientific and superstitious thinking in many cases is partly due to a lack of [[Self-control|self-discipline]] as rigorous scientific and logical thinking requires disciplined thought.<ref>http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/summary/102/6/855 On Scientific Thought</ref> Please see: [[Irreligion and superstition]] and [[[[Evolution, Liberalism, Atheism, and Irrationality]]
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Daniel Dennett is a philosophy professor at Tufts University who actively promotes the naturalistic world view through such books as Darwin’s Dangerous Idea. Dennett is a militant atheist who came to prominence in the atheist community following the publication of his antichristian polemic Breaking the Spell, which was widely rejected by people of faith and theologians as arrogant, ignorant, and often factually incorrect.
Conscious Philosophy
Dennett is widely regarded by atheists, who dispute the evidence for an intelligent designer, as one of the premier philosophers in the world in the area of consciousness. Dennet's book Consciousness Explained is beloved by those who deny God in favor of a naturalist philosophy of the mind. However, Christian apologists claim he cannot solve real-world questions concerning consciousness.[1][2] Dennet proposes his initial multiple drafts model of consciousness, where he proposes that there is no single source of consciousness (no conscious qualia), as proposed by many of his contemporaries.
He has been criticized by some of his peers for denying the existence of qualia and sticking with naturalist models of consciousness (he later expanded the multiple drafts model to the fame in the brain model in his 2005 book Sweet Dreams) as he insists that there is no evidence, and that neurological science will, in time, progress to make the idea of qualia, or the source of seemingly inexplicable functions in the mind, obsolete.
Dennett has also been a proponent of Evolutionary Psychology as well as Richard Dawkins' idea of the meme. This led to some notable clashes with paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould.
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References
