Philosophia

, Volume 19, Issue 2–3, pp 265–300 | Cite as

Concepts, categories, and epistemology

  • Kenneth R. Livingston
Epistemology and Cognitive Science

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Kenneth R. Livingston
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  1. 1.Department of Psychology and Program in Cognitive ScienceVassar CollegePoughkeepsieUSA

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