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Apr 2019
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Episode #130 ... Dewey and Lippman on De...

STEPHEN WEST
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Today we talk about a famous debate from the early 20th century.  Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis  Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https:// ... Show More
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