The growth of knowledge : an inquiry into the Kuhnian theory
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Jyväskylän yliopiston filosofian laitoksen julkaisujaTekijät
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2009Oppiaine
FilosofiaJulkaisija
Jyväskylän yliopistoISBN
978-951-39-3558-0ISSN Hae Julkaisufoorumista
0357-4105Asiasanat
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