A Quote by J. L. Austin

It should be quite clear, then, that there are no criteria to be laid down in general for distinguishing the real from the not real.

J. L. Austin

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J. L. Austin
English - Philosopher
March 28, 1911 - February 8, 1960

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Alex Berenson

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Kevin Allen

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Paul Washer

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