The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy's article on the brain-in-a-vat argument, Hilary Putnam's semantic-externalist reply to it, and the argument's place in the wider case for external-world scepticism.
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Brain in a Vat Argument (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
Claims Backed By This Source (8 claims)
This source backs 8 claims across the atlas. As facts: 5 well-attested. As cited relationships: 1 holds. Plus 2 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.
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- Arguments and Positions, 6 claims: 3 well-attested, 1 holds, 2 general references.
- Sources, 2 claims: 2 well-attested.
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