Daniel Dennett
American philosopher
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| April 19 2024 | Daniel Dennett passed away, concluding a significant career in philosophy of mind, science, and evolutionary biology. |
| 2023 | Published 'I've Been Thinking' through Allen Lane. |
| 2018 | Received an honorary doctorate (Dr.h.c.) from Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands, in recognition of his cross-disciplinary scientific contributions and influence. |
| 2017 | Published 'From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds' through W. W. Norton & Company. |
| 2013 | Published two books: 'Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking' through W. W. Norton & Company, and 'Caught in the Pulpit: Leaving Belief Behind' co-authored with Linda LaScola through Pitchstone Publishing. |
| 2012 | Awarded the prestigious Erasmus Prize for his exceptional ability to translate the cultural significance of science and technology to a broad audience. |
| 2011 | Co-authored 'Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind' with Matthew M. Hurley and Reginald B. Adams Jr., published by MIT Press. |
| 2010 | Co-authored 'Science and Religion: Are They Compatible?' with Alvin Plantinga, published by Oxford University Press. |
| February 2010 | Named to the Freedom From Religion Foundation's Honorary Board of distinguished achievers in February. |
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