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Mortal Questions
Book • 2012
Mortal Questions by Thomas Nagel delves into profound issues related to the meaning, nature, and value of human life.
The book addresses topics such as attitudes toward death, sexual behavior, social inequality, war, and political power, leading to deeper philosophical discussions on personal identity, consciousness, freedom, and value.
It offers a blend of theoretical and personal insights into life's most critical questions.
The book addresses topics such as attitudes toward death, sexual behavior, social inequality, war, and political power, leading to deeper philosophical discussions on personal identity, consciousness, freedom, and value.
It offers a blend of theoretical and personal insights into life's most critical questions.
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THOMAS NAGEL: the mind and the universe
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The moral philosophy of The Good Place (with Mike Schur and Pamela Hieronymi)
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as an example of a philosopher who successfully bridges academic rigor with topics of public interest.


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