Blending ideas from philosophy, artificial intelligence, and neurobiology, Daniel C. Dennett explains how, by figuring out how our minds work, we can learn more about ourselves and others. In his provocative discussion he explores such questions as: Can we really know what is going on in someone elses mind? Can a woman really know what it is like to be a man? What experiences does a baby have during childbirth? What experiences, if any, does a fetus have in its mothers womb? And what of nonhuman minds and their knowing? Could a robot, if it were fancy enough, be conscious? Could it worry about its future? If a being has the ability to think, does it therefore have moral significance? }Combining ideas from philosophy, artificial intelligence, and neurobiology, Daniel Dennett leads the reader on a fascinating journey of inquiry, exploring such intriguing possibilities as: Can any of us re ally...
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