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“One man's antinomy is another man's falsidical paradox, give or take a couple of thousand years.”

Quote by Willard Van Orman Quine

Book:The Ways of Paradox, and Other Essays

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The Ways of Paradox, and Other Essays

This book is a compilation of philosophical essays that delve into intricate concepts and paradoxes, offering readers a deep exploration of philosophical thought. more

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Willard Van Orman Quine

Willard Van Orman Quine was an American philosopher known for his work in logic, philosophy of science, and philosophy of language. He is considered one of the leading analytic philosophers of the 20th century. more

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