The Problems of Philosophy: Introductory ReadingsWilliam P. Alston, Richard B. Brandt |
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... example ) watches is not the only , and I think we may say not the supreme , example of constructive intelligence . Intelligence is also shown , and as most of us would perhaps say , is more triumphantly shown , in the fashion- ing of a ...
... example ) watches is not the only , and I think we may say not the supreme , example of constructive intelligence . Intelligence is also shown , and as most of us would perhaps say , is more triumphantly shown , in the fashion- ing of a ...
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... example , when we think of $ 100 we are thinking of the nature of this sum of money ; but the nature of $ 100 remains the same whether we have $ 100 in our pockets or not . Accordingly , we are con- founding grammar with logic if we ...
... example , when we think of $ 100 we are thinking of the nature of this sum of money ; but the nature of $ 100 remains the same whether we have $ 100 in our pockets or not . Accordingly , we are con- founding grammar with logic if we ...
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... example , that p must be verifiable by anyone who performs a certain operation ; and does it imply that to do this is within everyone's power ? These questions cannot , I believe , be given any general answer applic- able to all ...
... example , that p must be verifiable by anyone who performs a certain operation ; and does it imply that to do this is within everyone's power ? These questions cannot , I believe , be given any general answer applic- able to all ...
Contents
The Inconceivability of Gods Nonexistence | 1 |
From Nature to | 2 |
A Critique of the Argument from Design | 3 |
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