Internationally recognized philosopher, author, and professor Daniel Dennett (4:48) has a lot to say about the mind. His publications, including 13 books and more than 300 scholarly articles, often explore the origination and implications of human consciousness and free-will. Dennett examined these principles and more in his lecture, “A Human Mind as an Upside Down Brain,” delivered Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at Beloit College.

Dennett wasthe 2011 Selzer Visiting Philosopher at Beloit College. The Selzer program is a series which brings distinguished and influential philosophers to campus for two days of talks, classroom visits, and lectures.