Nagel says, "Reflection on what it is like to be a bat seems to lead us, therefore, to the conclusion that there are facts that do not consist in the truth of propositions _______________________________. We can be compelled to recognize the existence of such facts without being able to state or comprehend them."

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Nagel argues that subjective experiences, such as what it is like to be a bat, cannot be fully captured or understood through language or propositional statements. Therefore, these subjective experiences cannot be expressed in a human language, thus making option C the best choice. Options A and D are not related to Nagel's argument about the limitations of language and subjective experience, while option B is not explicitly discussed in this context.

Nagel Says, "Reflection on What It Is Like to Be