RIP: To remember those lost to us, whether close or at large

Started by mamselle, June 03, 2019, 05:30:56 PM

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FishProf

Daniel Dennett, philosophical giant who championed "naturalism," dead at 82
Part of the "New Atheist" movement, best known for work on consciousness, free will.  (So sayeth ArsTechnica)

My students are currently reading Dennett, so this will be a surprise to them on Monday.
I'd rather have questions I can't answer, than answers I can't question.

secundem_artem

Mike Pinder - keyboardist for the Moody Blues.  One of my favorite bands from back in the 70's.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/arts/music/mike-pinder-moody-blues-dead.html

Crap I must be old.
Funeral by funeral, the academy advances