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Single Idea 3212

[filed under theme 11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / c. Aim of beliefs ]

Full Idea

Beliefs are maps by which we steer.

Gist of Idea

Beliefs are maps by which we steer

Source

Frank P. Ramsey (works [1928]), quoted by Georges Rey - Contemporary Philosophy of Mind p.259 n5

Book Ref

Rey,Georges: 'Contemporary Philosophy of Mind' [Blackwell 1997], p.259

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The 2 ideas from 'works'

6409	The 'simple theory of types' distinguishes levels among properties [Ramsey, by Grayling]

3212	Beliefs are maps by which we steer [Ramsey]