Evil in Modern Thought: An Alternative History of Philosophy
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Princeton University Press, 2021.
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9780691215624
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15h 29m 0s
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Susan Neiman., Susan Neiman|AUTHOR., & Susan Neiman|READER. (2021). Evil in Modern Thought: An Alternative History of Philosophy . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Susan Neiman, Susan Neiman|AUTHOR and Susan Neiman|READER. 2021. Evil in Modern Thought: An Alternative History of Philosophy. Princeton University Press.
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