"I know how to give the meaning of a word but not how to give the intention of a word."
— Stanley Cavell

January 1, 1970

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Philosophers from the United StatesMacArthur FellowsHarvard University facultyPeople from AtlantaUniversity of California, Berkeley alumni
Original Language: English

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The Division of Talent (1985)

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The Division of Talent (1985)