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“A judgment is the mental act by which one thing is affirmed or denied of another.”

Quote by Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet

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Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet

Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet, was a British metaphysical philosopher. Born on March 8, 1788, and died on May 6, 1856, Hamilton爵士 is renowned for his contributions to philosophy, particularly in the fields of logic and mathematical philosophy. more

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