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John Corcoran

A contemporary philosopher mentioned in relation to pragmatic logic.

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Also known as John Corcoran, Corcoran

First appearance: lecture ii what pragmatism means

John Corcoran shows up with force in Dedication. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the dedicatee, from whom the author learned pragmatic openness of mind.
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