Nagel claims that "If we acknowledge that a physical theory of mind must account for the __________________________________, we must admit that no presently available conception gives us a clue how this could be done."

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Nagel argues that any physical theory of mind must be able to account for the subjective character of experience, which he claims is currently beyond the scope of any available conception. This is the main point he makes in his paper "What Is it Like to Be a Bat?" which challenges the idea that a purely objective, physical explanation of consciousness is possible.

Nagel Claims That "If We Acknowledge That a Physical Theory