Thomas Nagel
Born in 1937
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Philosophy
Thomas Nagel is an American philosopher renowned for his work in philosophy of mind, political philosophy, and ethics.
Born in Belgrade, he received degrees from Cornell, Oxford, and Harvard.
Nagel has taught at Berkeley, Princeton, and NYU, where he is currently University Professor and Professor of Philosophy and Law.
His notable works include "What Is it Like to Be a Bat?" and "The Possibility of Altruism." Nagel has received numerous awards and fellowships, including the Rolf Schock Prize and Balzan Prize.
He is a member of prestigious academic societies and has influenced many prominent philosophers through his teaching and writings.