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Philosopher Dan Dennett thinks of religion as a natural phenomenon, a feature evolved over millennia. He then discusses "The Purpose-Driven Life" and dispute its claims -- such as the belief that in order to be moral, one must deny evolution.
About Dan Dennett
Philosopher and scientist Dan Dennett argues that human consciousness and free will are the result of physical processes and are not what we traditionally think they are. His 2003 book Freedom... Read full bio »
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