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[from 'works' by Frank P. Ramsey, in 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 Reference

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