The Problems of Philosophy: Introductory ReadingsWilliam P. Alston, Richard B. Brandt |
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... particular value issue . We have to assume this in tackling a particular value problem . Again , we are using fundamental concepts like " right " and " desirable " in our evaluative thinking , but using these concepts is an enterprise ...
... particular value issue . We have to assume this in tackling a particular value problem . Again , we are using fundamental concepts like " right " and " desirable " in our evaluative thinking , but using these concepts is an enterprise ...
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... particular method or to some particular set of premises — say , observational ones . To accept any such limitation would amount to hav- ing already answered certain philosophical questions in one way rather than another . The ...
... particular method or to some particular set of premises — say , observational ones . To accept any such limitation would amount to hav- ing already answered certain philosophical questions in one way rather than another . The ...
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... particular moth only happens on the leaves of the white poplar , I may properly ask , is this because something or someone wants the eggs laid on the particular kind of leaf which will be suitable food for the future grubs , or because ...
... particular moth only happens on the leaves of the white poplar , I may properly ask , is this because something or someone wants the eggs laid on the particular kind of leaf which will be suitable food for the future grubs , or because ...
Contents
The Inconceivability of Gods Nonexistence | 1 |
From Nature to | 2 |
A Critique of the Argument from Design | 3 |
Copyright | |
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