Inference to the only explanation [Book Review]

Philosophy and Phenomenological Research 74 (2):424–432 (2007)
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10.1111/j.1933-1592.2007.00028.x

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Knowledge as evidence.Timothy Williamson - 1997 - Mind 106 (424):1-25.

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