What did Daniel Dennett mean by: There is a time for politeness and there is a time when you are obliged to be rude. Daniel Dennett Philosopher · USA Copy
+ The earth has grown a nervous system, and it’s us. Author, July 17, 2023January 2, 2025, Daniel Dennett, Interconnectedness, Responsibility, Technology, 0 Daniel Dennett Philosopher · USA
The only answer to the endless chains of why, why, why is that the alternatives died Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, Daniel Dennett, Curiosity, Existentialism, Mortality, 0 Daniel Dennett Philosopher · USA
The way evolution always discovers reasons is by retroactive endorsement. Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, Daniel Dennett, Endorsement, Evolution, Reasons, 0 Daniel Dennett Philosopher · USA
Cost is always an object – the second law of thermodynamics sees to that Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, Daniel Dennett, Cost, Limitations, 0 Daniel Dennett Philosopher · USA
Problems in science are sometimes made easier by adding complications. Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, Daniel Dennett, Complexity, Progress, Simplicity, 0 Daniel Dennett Philosopher · USA
Human consciousness is just about the last surviving mystery. Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, Daniel Dennett, Consciousness, Humanity, Mystery, 0 Daniel Dennett Philosopher · USA
There is no polite way to suggest to someone that they have devoted their life to a folly. Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, Daniel Dennett, Awareness, Criticism, Folly, 0 Daniel Dennett Philosopher · USA
If nobody cares, then it doesn’t matter what happens to flowers. Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, Daniel Dennett, Indifference, Nature, Relevance, 0 Daniel Dennett Philosopher · USA
A man must have very eminent qualities to hold his own without being polite. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
The path of Martial Arts begins and ends with courtesy. So be genuinely polite on every occasion. Mas Oyama Martial artist · South Korea
Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
Anyone who reads a book with a sense of obligation does not understand the art of reading. Lin Yutang Writer · China