Thomas Nagle (Economist)

Thomas Nagel is an influential American philosopher best known for his work on topics related to ethics, consciousness, and the philosophy of mind. He argues about the subjective experience of being a person, famously discussing how "what it is like" to be someone is crucial to understanding consciousness. Nagel also explores moral issues, including how we can balance self-interest with the welfare of others. His writings emphasize the importance of subjective experience in understanding reality, making his work significant in both philosophy and discussions of human experience in economics and political theory.