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Video Lecture: On the Reality of Thinking

Posted by Max Leyf on 2021-04-052021-04-05

Some readers may be interested in a lecture on the reality and essence of thinking. It was recorded for the sake of my students in a Critical Thinking course at Alaska Pacific University. I welcome any comments or thoughts on the subject.

Warmly,

Max

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