“Thoughts are strange things. they have 'representational' powers: a thought typically represents the world as being one way or another. A sensation, by contrast, seems to just sit there.”
Quote by Simon Blackburn
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Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy
This book offers an engaging overview of key philosophical ideas, exploring the nature of existence, ethics, and the human condition through a variety of historical and contemporary perspectives. more
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Simon Blackburn
Simon Blackburn is a renowned British philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and philosophy of language. His research spans across various fields including moral philosophy, logic, philosophy of language, and philosophy of religion. Blackburn's works are extensive, including analyses of moral intuition, the meaning of language, and philosophical arguments. more
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