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New Essays on the Explanation of Action

New Essays on the Explanation of Action

Constantine Sandis

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Springer Nature B.V.
Año de edición:
2009
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Ética y filosofía moral
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9780230522022
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A solid cast of contributors present the first collection of essays on the Philosophy of Action.

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