THOMAS NAGEL thinks you are wrong about the understanding of the universe
Thomas Nagel is an American philosopher known for exploring consciousness, ethics, and the limits of scientific explanation. He is best known for his essay "What Is It Like to Be a Bat?" . Thomas discusses the challenge of understanding the subjective experience, and calls for a broader view of reality that encompasses both mental and physical dimensions.
Beyond philosophy of mind, Nagel discusses ethical issues, such as the difficulty of comparing the suffering of different species and the tensions between impartial moral theories and personal loyalties.
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Thomas Nagel is an American philosopher known for exploring consciousness, ethics, and the limits of scientific explanation. He is best known for his essay "What Is It Like to Be a Bat?" . Thomas discusses the challenge of understanding the subjective experience, and calls for a broader view of reality that encompasses both mental and physical dimensions.
Beyond philosophy of mind, Nagel discusses ethical issues, such as the difficulty of comparing the suffering of different species and the tensions between impartial moral theories and personal loyalties.
Read: What Is It Like to Be a Bat?
Keep up to date with Peter on Substack
Keep up to date with Kasia!
Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett
Thanks to our volunteer researchers Hendrik Dahlmeier and Mihika Chechi
And special thanks to Suzi Jamil
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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