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Willard Van Orman Quine of Harvard stands as one of the modern world’s most eminent philosophers. In this rare interview conducted by world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee, Quine discusses his earlier view of himself as a mathematical logician, and his later interest in philosophy in a more general sense—specifically, regarding metaphysics and the philosophy of language.

Writing:
  • Bryan Magee

Stars:
Release Date: 1978-01-19
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 8.5/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English

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