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In this lucid and accessible book, Thomas Nagel explores the central questions of philosophy thoughtfully, clearly, and with humour. He demonstrates that philosophy is an indispensable key to understanding our lives, and far from being an arcane academic discipline, can be enjoyed by all.

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托马斯内格尔是纽约大学哲学与法学教授、美国人文科学院院士和不列颠学院院＊，是当代西方哲学界政治哲学、伦理学和心灵哲学领城内的领军人物。