A Causal Theory of Knowing

@article{Goldman1967ACT,
  title={A Causal Theory of Knowing},
  author={Alvin I. Goldman},
  journal={The Journal of Philosophy},
  year={1967},
  volume={64},
  pages={357-372}
}
  • A. Goldman
  • Published 1967
  • Philosophy
  • The Journal of Philosophy
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