Daniel C Dennett

Daniel Clement Dennett III (March 28, 1942 – April 19, 2024) was an American philosopher and cognitive scientist specializing in the philosophy of mind, science, and biology, with a focus on evolutionary biology and cognitive science[1][2]. He was a prominent figure in the atheist movement, known as one of the 'Four Horsemen of New Atheism,' and authored best-selling books on religion and evolution[1][3]. Dennett served as co-director of the Center for Cognitive Studies and the Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University in Massachusetts[2][3].