At first glance, the Greek philosopher Plato and American philosopher Daniel Dennett seem to occupy very divergent perspectives on human beings and where their identity is rooted. On the other hand, Plato’s viewpoint as seen through the opening section of the Phaedo is reflective of a primitive evolutionary theory that can explain the cause of life in physical terms and causes.
In his philosophical comedy “Where Am I?”, Daniel Dennett argues that we humans are complex machines, or computers, that act upon electrical circuits (the stimuli) to yield behavioral outputs. He explains how the close proximity of our brains to our bodies largely contributes to why we have a difficult time distinguishing our sensory perception that comes from the
In his philosophical comedy “Where Am I?”, Daniel Dennett argues that we humans are complex machines, or computers, that act upon electrical circuits (the stimuli) to yield behavioral outputs. He explains how the close proximity of our brains to our bodies largely contributes to why we have a difficult time distinguishing our sensory perception that comes from the