Autonomy, adaptation, and rationality - A critical discussion of Jon Elster's concept of "sour grapes," part I

Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 3-31

  Sandven, Tore ^a  

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EID: 0039842814     PISSN: 00483931     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/004839319902900101     Document Type: Article

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