Thomas Nagel is an American philosopher known for his work in a variety of areas including philosophy of mind, ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of language. He was born on July 4, 1937, and has been a prominent figure in contemporary philosophy. Nagel is perhaps best known for his essay "What Is It Like to Be a Bat?" (1974), where he argues that there are fundamental limitations to our understanding of the subjective experiences of other beings.
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