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Unger's Argument from Absolute Terms
Philosophical Papers 46 (3):443-461 (2017)
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In this paper, I explain the curious role played by the Argument from Absolute Terms in Peter Unger's book Ignorance, I provide a critical presentation of the argument, and I consider some outstanding issues and the argument’s contemporary significance.Author's Profile
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