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A compelling introduction to philosophy audible audio edition. Written by simon blackburn, audiobook narrated by norman dietz. Doury distinguished professor of philosophy at the university of north carolina, and from 1969 to 1990 was a fellow and tutor at pembroke college, oxford. Sainsbury described the book as wellwritten, but criticized blackburns discussion of knowledge.
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