The Computer Revolution in Philosophy.
The Philosophical QuarterlyPublished 1 April 1980Open access
Martin Atkinson, Aaron Sloman
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Journal Article Book Reviews Get access The Computer Revolution in Philosophy. BY Sloman Aaron. (Hassocks: Harvester Press. 1978. Pp. 304. Price £12.50) Martin Atkikson Martin Atkikson Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Philosophical Quarterly, Volume 30, Issue 119, April 1980, Pages 178–180, https://doi.org/10.2307/2219295 Published: 01 April 1980
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