Thomas Nagel

American philosopher (b. 1937), known for philosophy of mind.

Key Contributions:

• Developed what it's like to be a bat.
• Contributed to ethics and political philosophy.
• Influenced analytic philosophy.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• What Is It Like to Be a Bat? (core text)
• Dennett (contrasting views)
• Consciousness (subjective experience)
• Analytic Philosophy (tradition)

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