Intuition Pumps And Other Tools for Thinking by Daniel C. Dennett (English) Hard

Description: Intuition Pumps And Other Tools for Thinking by Daniel C. Dennett One of the worlds leading philosophers offers aspiring thinkers his personal trove of mind-stretching thought experiments. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Over a storied career, Daniel C. Dennett has engaged questions about science and the workings of the mind. His answers have combined rigorous argument with strong empirical grounding. And a lot of fun. Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking offers seventy-seven of Dennetts most successful "imagination-extenders and focus-holders" meant to guide you through some of lifes most treacherous subject matter: evolution, meaning, mind, and free will. With patience and wit, Dennett deftly deploys his thinking tools to gain traction on these thorny issues while offering readers insight into how and why each tool was built. Alongside well-known favorites like Occams Razor and reductio ad absurdum lie thrilling descriptions of Dennetts own creations: Trapped in the Robot Control Room, Beware of the Prime Mammal, and The Wandering Two-Bitser. Ranging across disciplines as diverse as psychology, biology, computer science, and physics, Dennetts tools embrace in equal measure light-heartedness and accessibility as they welcome uninitiated and seasoned readers alike. As always, his goal remains to teach you how to "think reliably and even gracefully about really hard questions." A sweeping work of intellectual seriousness thats also studded with impish delights, Intuition Pumps offers intrepid thinkers—in all walks of life—delicious opportunities to explore their pet ideas with new powers. Author Biography Daniel C. Dennett is the Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University and the author of numerous books including Breaking the Spell, Darwins Dangerous Idea, and Consciousness Explained. Review "Our best current philosopher. He is the next Bertrand Russell. Unlike traditional philosophers, Dan is a student of neuroscience, linguistics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and psychology. Hes redefining and reforming the role of the philosopher." -- Marvin Minsky"One of the most original thinkers of our time." -- Michael Shermer - Science"The sharpest, cleverest, most stylish prober of how issues of human consciousness interconnect today with evolutionary theory." -- Carlin Romano - Philadelphia Inquirer"Once in a blue moon an analytic philosopher comes along who redeems his subdiscipline by combining professional persnicketiness with a romantic spirit, a vivid imagination, and a sense of humor…One of our most original and most readable philosophers." -- Richard Rorty"Cloaked in the breezy, familiar trappings of a self-help book, Intuition Pumps is in actuality a dark mirror of that genre—a field of rabbit holes designed to leave the reader with more questions than answers, and wiser for the long and indirect journey." -- Jason Gots, author of BigThink Review Text "One of the most original thinkers of our time." Review Quote "The sharpest, cleverest, most stylish prober of how issues of human consciousness interconnect today with evolutionary theory." Details ISBN0393082067 Author Daniel C. Dennett Short Title INTUITION PUMPS & OTHER TOOLS Language English ISBN-10 0393082067 ISBN-13 9780393082067 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2013 Illustrations Yes UK Release Date 2013-05-21 Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-05-21 NZ Release Date 2013-05-21 US Release Date 2013-05-21 Pages 512 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2013-05-21 Alternative 9780393348781 DEWEY 153.4 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161942107;

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