Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 15: Reflections on Meaning and Structure. Quote 1

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Post published:January 16, 2020
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“A dictionary does not give meanings of words, it gives other words having the same meanings.” (p. 177)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“A dictionary does not give meanings of words, it gives other words having the same meanings.” (p. 177)

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