Why this book?
- To become acquainted with the most important questions of contemporary philosophy from the perspective of Thomas Nagel.
- To study Nagel's analyses of consciousness, the mind, and the problem of the personal point of view.
- To understand ethical discussions such as responsibility, moral luck, and justice.
- To become familiar with one of the important works of 20th-century analytic philosophy.
About the book
*Mortal Questions* is a collection of essays by Thomas Nagel, a prominent philosopher of the analytic tradition, in which the author addresses a number of the most fundamental philosophical problems. This book is a compilation of writings published in journals and two articles that appear for the first time in this collection.
In this work, Nagel examines diverse subjects from the perspectives of philosophy of mind, ethics, and political philosophy. The problem of consciousness and the famous essay "What Is It Like to Be a Bat?", the difference between the subjective and objective viewpoints, death, absurdity, moral responsibility, moral luck, equality, justice, and political legitimacy are among the book's main topics.
This collection holds an important place in Nagel's intellectual career, as it demonstrates his ability to tackle complex philosophical problems with clear language and rigorous argumentation. The book is suitable for philosophy students, enthusiasts of analytic philosophy, and readers interested in fundamental questions about the mind, ethics, and human life.