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Quote by Thomas Nagel

“There is a tendency to seek an objective account of everything before admitting its reality.”

Quote by Thomas Nagel

Book:Mortal Questions : Canto

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Mortal Questions : Canto

A collection of essays and reflections on existential themes, mortality, and the human condition more

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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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