About Behaviorism, Chapter 11: The Self and Others, Quote 17

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About Behaviorism, Chapter 11: The Self and Others, Quote 17

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Post published:August 1, 2017
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“. . . one person does not make direct contact with the inside of another, and so-called knowledge of another is often simply an ability to predict what he will do.” (p.189)

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“. . . one person does not make direct contact with the inside of another, and so-called knowledge of another is often simply an ability to predict what he will do.” (p.189)

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