Ideas from 'Brainchildren' by Daniel C. Dennett [1998], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Brainchildren' by Dennett,Daniel C. [Penguin 1998,0-14-026563-5]].
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10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 1. A Priori Necessary
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Philosophers regularly confuse failures of imagination with insights into necessity
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13. Knowledge Criteria / B. Internal Justification / 4. Foundationalism / f. Foundationalism critique
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That every mammal has a mother is a secure reality, but without foundations
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15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 1. Consciousness / a. Consciousness
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Does consciousness need the concept of consciousness?
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15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 1. Consciousness / c. Parts of consciousness
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Maybe language is crucial to consciousness
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15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 4. Intentionality / b. Intentionality theories
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Unconscious intentionality is the foundation of the mind
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17. Mind and Body / C. Functionalism / 1. Functionalism
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Could a robot be made conscious just by software?
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18. Thought / B. Mechanics of Thought / 4. Language of Thought
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A language of thought doesn't explain content
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18. Thought / D. Concepts / 5. Concepts and Language / c. Concepts without language
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Maybe there can be non-conscious concepts (e.g. in bees)
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