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Evolution, teleology, intentionality

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Commentary onDennettDaniel C. (1988) Précis of The Intentional Stance. BBS 11:495–546.

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Daniel C. Dennett
Daniel C. Dennett
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Center for Cognitive Studies, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155-7068
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 16 , Issue 2 , June 1993 , pp. 389 - 391
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