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“What is characteristic of philosophy is not a special subject-matter, but the aim of knowing one's way around with respect to the subject-matters of all the special disciplines.”

Quote by Wilfrid Sellars

Book:Science, Perception and Reality

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Science, Perception and Reality

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Wilfrid Sellars

Wilfrid Sellars was an influential American philosopher, born on May 20, 1912, and died on July 2, 1989. He made significant contributions to analytic philosophy and phenomenology, particularly known for his work on the relationship between language, knowledge, and reality. more

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