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“Any reductionist program has to be based on an analysis of what is to be reduced. If the analysis leaves something out, the problem will be falsely posed.”

Quote by Thomas Nagel

Book:Mortal Questions

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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, 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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