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Mortal Questions

A collection of essays exploring profound questions about life, death, and the meaning of existence. more

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Thomas Nagel
Thomas Nagel

Thomas Nagel, born on July 4, 1937, is an American philosopher renowned for his contributions to moral philosophy, political philosophy, and epistemology. His works delve into themes such as free will, moral intuition, objectivity, philosophy of mind, and religion. more

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