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Quote by Thomas Nagel

“If I thought that everything I did was determined by my circumstancse and my psychological condition, I woudl feel trapped.”

Quote by Thomas Nagel

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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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