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The Fixation of Belief

Science is the best method for fixing belief because it is self-correcting and public

Charles Sanders Peirce•January 1, 1970•1 min read

Science is the best method for fixing belief because it is self-correcting and public

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Pragmatism (Lecture I-II)

The meaning of an idea lies in its practical consequences; truth is what works

William James

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