Ralf Stapelfeldt: Ist der Mensch ein Computer?

Reviewed by Dr. Antje Flade, 2026-06-24

Ralf Stapelfeldt: Ist der Mensch ein Computer? Die philosophische Kontroverse zwischen Daniel C. Dennett und Thomas Nagel. Frank & Timme (Berlin) 2024. 165 pages. ISBN 978-3-7329-1039-7. D: 29,80 EUR, A: 29,80 EUR, CH: 44,70 sFr.
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The question of whether humans are computers – one already hinted at in the book’s title – is answered differently by two contemporary philosophers. Their theories of the mind, which explore the phenomena of intentionality and consciousness, are described in detail and compared with one another. For readers with less philosophical training, the detailed philosophical debate offered by the author on the nature of the human mind is not an easy read.

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Psychologin, Sachbuchautorin
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