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“Such evidence is not the only kind which produces belief; though positivism maintains that it is the only kind which ought to produce so high a degree of confidence as all minds have or can be made to have through their agreements.”

Quote by Chauncey Wright

Book:The Evolutionary Philosophy of Chauncey Wright

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The Evolutionary Philosophy of Chauncey Wright

This book delves into the philosophical works of Chauncey Wright, a 19th-century American philosopher, examining his theories on evolution and their impact on the development of evolutionary thought. more

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Chauncey Wright

Chauncey Wright was an American philosopher born on September 10, 1830, and died on September 12, 1875. Known for his work in logic and epistemology, Wright is particularly renowned for his studies on inductive reasoning and the scientific method. His ideas have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophers. more

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