In Defense of Extreme (Fallibilistic) Apriorism

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07/30/2014 Journal of Libertarian Studies Barry Smith

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In this article, Professor Barry Smith presents a series of questions and theories in defense of apriorism.

Volume 12, Number 1 (1996)

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Smith, Barry. “In Defense of Extreme (Fallibilistic) Apriorism.” Journal of Libertarian Studies 12, No. 1 (1996): 179–192.

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