We are lucky that Dennett exists ... This is a generous book written by a figure who has made a significant impact on philosophy ... Anyone interested in philosophy should read it and consider how he achieved his distinctive voice.
- Nigel Warburton, TLS
How unfair for one man to be blessed with such a torrent of stimulating thoughts. Stimulating is an understatement.
- Richard Dawkins,
Unlike traditional philosophers, Daniel Dennett is a student of neuroscience, linguistics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and psychology. He's redefining and reforming the role of the philosopher.
- Marvin Minsky,
Dennett has earned his reputation as one of today's most readable, intellectually nimble and scientifically literate philosophers.
Nature
There seems to be no stopping Daniel Dennett. He has played a major role in integrating philosophy of mind with cognitive science, and his ideas have been widely discussed for decades... He is always fun to read. He has few equals at explaining complex topics, and his positive theories are never boring.
TLS
Dennett is the mild-mannered super wizard of philosophical brainstorms.
3: AM Magazine
At 81 he has lost none of his sense of wonder ... refreshingly gossipy and unfiltered.
- Joe Humphreys, Irish Times