Modern Philosophy: A SurveyThis study aims to bring the reader up to date with current developments in the whole field of philosophy, from the philosophy of logic to aesthetics, and explains how to tackle the existing literature. |
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The Nature of Philosophy | 1 |
Scepticism | 16 |
Some Moreisms | 23 |
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