Pluralism and the Mind
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Matthew Colborn., & Matthew Colborn|AUTHOR. (2011). Pluralism and the Mind . Andrews UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Matthew Colborn and Matthew Colborn|AUTHOR. 2011. Pluralism and the Mind. Andrews UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Matthew Colborn and Matthew Colborn|AUTHOR. Pluralism and the Mind Andrews UK, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Matthew Colborn, and Matthew Colborn|AUTHOR. Pluralism and the Mind Andrews UK, 2011.
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