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I've heard Dennett say much the same thing as the original post, and thought you were going to quote as such. He sees the interesting work to be found at the edges of science and technology, where people are still trying to formulate decent questions.
Yes he is of the view that neuroscience, evolutionary theory etc. can cast light on philosophical questions. But I don't think the quote contradicts that position, just that "Scientists" sometimes do not recognise that they do in fact construct their theories on a philosophical foundation.
I didn't intend what I said to contradict your statement - just elaborate along the same lines.
Sorry, misinterpreted. I guess I was anticipating a more skeptical answer, since Dennett critique philosophers more often than he critique scientists - as you put it "decent questions".