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Book Title: The Philosophy Of Nicholas Rescher: Discussion And Replies
Item Length: 9.3in
Item Width: 6.1in
Author: E. Sosa
Publication Name: Philosophy of Nicholas Rescher : Discussion and Replies
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Series: Philosophical Studies Ser.
Publication Year: 2011
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 13.8 Oz
Number of Pages: Xi, 237 Pages
