The one-minute philosopher : quick answers to help you banish confusion, resolve controversies, and explain yourself better to others / Montague Brown.
Material type: TextPublication details: Manchester, N.H. : Sophia Institute Press, c2001.Description: xii, 207 p. ; 24 cmISBN:- 1928832253 (alk. paper)
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- B72 .B695 2001
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-198) and index.