Ideas from 'Daniel Dennett on himself' by Daniel C. Dennett [1994], by Theme Structure
[found in 'A Companion to the Philosophy of Mind' (ed/tr Guttenplan,Samuel) [Blackwell 1995,0-631-19996-9]].
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17. Mind and Body / B. Behaviourism / 3. Intentional Stance
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The 'intentional stance' is a way of interpreting an entity by assuming it is rational and self-aware
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18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 4. Folk Psychology
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Like the 'centre of gravity', desires and beliefs are abstract concepts with no actual existence
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18. Thought / C. Content / 9. Conceptual Role Semantics
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The nature of content is entirely based on its functional role
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25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 5. Education / b. Education principles
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Learning is evolution in the brain
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27. Natural Reality / G. Biology / 1. Biology
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Biology is a type of engineering, not a search for laws of nature
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