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Dennett was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Dennett spent part of his childhood in Beirut during WWII because his father served as a counter-intelligence agent.
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Dennett was first introduced to the notion of philosophy during summer camp.
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Dennett graduate from Harvard with a B.A. in Philosophy. He would later earn his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Oxford.
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Dennett was named Humanist of the Year by the American Humanist.
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Dennett was awarded the Erasmus Prize for his ability to translate the cultural significance of science and technology to a broad audience.