XII-The Twilight of Empiricism

Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society 104 (1):247-272 (2004)
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There is a principle that both generates and destroys empiricism. It is a plausible principle, thus often appealed to. Its consequences prove it wrong. This is a story of empiricism's rise and fall. It is historically sketchy. But one should focus on the principle.

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10.1111/j.0066-7373.2004.00091.x

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Charles Travis
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