Dennett throws down the gloves and pummels Sam Harris right in the gut

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I'm working my way through it. I rather liked Dennett's praise for Harris making the intellectually honest attempt; whereby, certain positions were staked out that could be engaged in mutually beneficial debate. Dennett's criticism may seem harsh, but everyone should keep in mind that these men consider each other a friend and this could potentially be used as demonstration of a correct way to debate for the purpose of mutual understanding, learning, and resolution of differences where possible.