For Christmas my boyfriend gave me another of his essay anthologies The Religious Temperament — Grre
what do you think about Nagel? — Grre
I recently read Mind & Cosmos, by Thomas Nagel. He rejects the meaningless worldview of reductionist Materialism, and tentatively leans toward the ancient notions of Teleology and Purpose in Evolution. Of course those are taboo topics among most scientists and some philosophers. After reading a dismissive review of the book by a fellow philosopher, I wrote to Nagel to give him my support, FWIW. And to introduce my own personal worldview, which is also teleological and purposeful, although not in the traditional religious sense.I'm curious as to who else has read him, and if so, what are your thoughts? — Grre
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