Mortal Questions
Mortal Questions
Thomas Nagel
Sam Harris
There are some very good essays in there that were very influential in philosophy and should be more influential in the culture, generally. - Sam Harris
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Mortal Questions

Mortal Questions

Thomas Nagel
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Thomas Nagel
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In "Mortal Questions," Thomas Nagel embarks on a profound exploration of the existential puzzles that lie at the heart of the human condition. With incisive clarity, Nagel delves into the depths of philosophical inquiry, tackling the enigmas of death, love, morality, and the essence of human identity. Through a series of thought-provoking essays, he invites readers to ponder the unanswerable, to question the familiar, and to consider the foundations upon which we build our understanding of life itself. Nagel’s work is a masterful blend of personal reflection and rigorous thought, weaving together the philosophical and the everyday. "Mortal Questions" challenges us to confront our fears, our desires, and our deepest beliefs about what it means to be human. With elegance and insight, Nagel illuminates the path toward a richer understanding of our lives and our place in the world, offering a compelling examination of the nature of consciousness, freedom, and the value of human existence. Amidst the inevitable uncertainties of life, this book stands as a beacon of philosophical inquiry, guiding readers through the labyrinth of mortal questions that define the human experience.

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Released
1979
1 Jan
Length
213
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There are some very good essays in there that were very influential in philosophy and should be more influential in the culture, generally. - Sam Harris
It is often remarked that nothing we do now will matter in a million years. But if that is true, then by the same token, nothing that will be the case in a million years matters now. In particular, it does not matter now that in million years nothing we do now will matter.
— Thomas Nagel, Mortal Questions

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