In Defense of Avuncularity. Dennett and Harris on the Relation between Philosophy and Science

Abstract

This metacomment on Dennett’s comment on Sam Harris’s book on free will (or the lack it) examines two issues. First, how one should conceive of the relationship between philosophy and science, in particular considering the dismissive attitude many highly regarded scientists show towards philosophy today. Second, a critical assessment of Harris’s replies to Dennett’s criticisms.

Keywords

• Daniel Dennett
• Sam Harris
• Free Will
• Science
• Philosophy