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Thomas Nagel

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American philosopher (born 1937)

A philosopher known for his essay What Is It Like to Be a Bat?.

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I’m not sorry: Should we punish?

Thomas Nagel explores the complexities of moral responsibility and punishment, specifically examining T.M. Scanlon's contractualist perspective on whether we are justified in feeling resentment or imposing suffering on wrongdoers.

London Review of Books·2026-05-22

Thomas Nagel on the Harms of Death

This article revisits Nagel's influential 1970 essay 'Death,' discussing his argument that death is a harm because it deprives individuals of the goods of life, regardless of whether the deceased can experience that loss.

Philosophy Institute·2026-04-14

Review of Thomas Nagel’s Moral Feelings, Moral Reality, and Moral Progress

A review of Nagel's 2023 book, which collects two essays exploring moral intuitions, epistemology, and the tension between consequentialist and deontological perspectives.

Erasmus Journal for Philosophy and Economics·2024-07-01

Some Very Good Recent Philosophy Articles

This compilation of notable recent philosophy articles highlights the ongoing relevance of contemporary discourse in the field, referencing various influential thinkers including those in the tradition of Nagel.

Daily Nous·2024-10-24

Thomas Nagel | The New York Review of Books

A collection of contributions by Thomas Nagel, featuring his critical reviews and essays on topics such as animal consciousness and moral obligations to other species.

The New York Review of Books·2019-03-01

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