Ten Philosophical MistakesExamines ten errors in modern thought and shows how they have led to serious consequences in our everyday lives. Tells how they came about, how to avoid them, and how to counter their negataive effects. |
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Consciousness and Its Objects | 29 |
Words and Meanings | 54 |
Knowledge and Opinion | 83 |
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