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“... causes (pains) are not logical constructions out of their effects (behaviour).”

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Hilary Putnam was an American philosopher known for his contributions to analytic philosophy, philosophy of mathematics, and philosophy of mind. His work involved themes such as truth, meaning, knowledge, and the nature of the mind. Putnam had a significant impact on the philosophical landscape in the mid-20th century, particularly in the areas of language philosophy and epistemology. more

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