States of Mind — Season 1, Episode 4: Daniel Dennett
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 15 episodes
Episode synopsis
Until recently psychologists shunned questions about the philosophy of 'mind' in the belief that they were tedious and unanswerable. Professor Daniel Dennett , from Tufts University in Boston, describes how the study of computers and artificial intelligence has helped philosophy and psychology to enjoy a more fruitful relationship.
About States of Mind
Series of programmes about psychology, in which Jonathan Miller talks to eminent psychologists about their theories and beliefs.