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John Heil

Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St Louis. Listed among the 50 most influential living philosophers, his books include The Universe As We Find It and From An Ontological Point of View.

Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St Louis. Listed among the 50 most influential living philosophers, his books include The Universe As We Find It and From An Ontological Point of View.

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