What Is It Like to Be a Bat?

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Exploring the irreducible subjectivity of consciousness, this classic work significantly influenced the fields of philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience. It highlights the importance of understanding consciousness in non-human animals, prompting extensive scientific inquiry into various species. The fiftieth-anniversary edition also features a second essay where Nagel presents his updated views on the mind-body problem, providing a contemporary perspective on the issues raised in the original article.