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The Raft and the Pyramid

Coherence versus Foundations in the Theory of Knowledge

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ID23337654
AuthorsErnest Sosa (0000-0002-2465-8988, University of Philosophical Research, corresponding author), Philosophy Documentation Center
Year1980
Volume5
Pages3-25
Publication date1980-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMidwest Studies in Philosophy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0363-6550 • E-ISSN: 1475-4975
PublisherPhilosophy Documentation Center (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1111/j.1475-4975.1980.tb00394.x
OpenAlexW2003779257
LanguageEN
Citations received84

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Unique citing works84
Citations per year1,95
Citation span1983 - 2026 (44)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 72

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