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Single Idea 2481

[filed under theme 1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 7. Limitations of Analysis ]

Full Idea

The general truth is that nothing ever reduces to anything, however hard philosophers may try.

Gist of Idea

Despite all the efforts of philosophers, nothing can ever be reduced to anything

Source

Jerry A. Fodor (In a Critical Condition [2000], Ch. 6)

Book Ref

Fodor,Jerry A.: 'In Critical Condition' [MIT 2000], p.66