One philosopher whom Skillen discusses at length, and with whom he largely agrees—

though Skillen makes several criticisms of the philosopher—is

a. A. J. Ayer.
b. Rosalind Hursthouse.
c. Richard Taylor.
d. G. W. F. Hegel.
e. Bernard Williams.


e

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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