Mind & Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature is Almost Certainly False
by Thomas Nagel
Thomas Nagel's Mind & Cosmos argues that the materialist neo-Darwinian conception of nature is almost certainly false. It fails to explain consciousness, cognition, and value through physical or evolutionary means alone. Nagel calls for a more comprehensive view of reality that accommodates these essential features of the mind and universe.
About This Book
In Mind & Cosmos, Thomas Nagel critiques the prevailing materialist neo-Darwinian conception of nature. He contends that this framework is almost certainly false because it cannot adequately explain key aspects of reality.
The book focuses on the limitations of reductionist approaches in addressing consciousness, intentionality, and objective value. Nagel explores why these elements resist purely physical or evolutionary explanations.
Through rigorous philosophical analysis, Nagel advocates for a broader understanding of the natural world. He suggests that alternative conceptions may better integrate mind and cosmos without relying solely on materialist assumptions.
This work invites readers to reconsider the scope and ambitions of scientific naturalism. It highlights persistent challenges in reconciling subjective experience with objective science.
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