Thomas Nagel (philosopher)

Thomas Nagel is a prominent philosopher known for exploring the nature of consciousness, morality, and the mind. He questions how subjective experiences—what it feels like to be a conscious being—can be explained scientifically, highlighting the "hard problem" of consciousness. Nagel argues that understanding consciousness requires more than physical explanations, emphasizing the importance of perspective and subjective experience. His work challenges thinkers to consider how our mind relates to the physical world, bridging philosophy, science, and ethics, and encouraging deeper reflection on the nature of reality and human experience.