Great Minds do not Think Alike: Philosophers’ Views Predicted by Reflection, Education, Personality, and Other Demographic Differences

@article{Byrd2022GreatMD,
  title={Great Minds do not Think Alike: Philosophers’ Views Predicted by Reflection, Education, Personality, and Other Demographic Differences},
  author={Nick Byrd},
  journal={Review of Philosophy and Psychology},
  year={2022}
}
  • Nick Byrd
  • Published 31 March 2022
  • Psychology
  • Review of Philosophy and Psychology
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