The Problems of Philosophy · Character
Robinson
Hypothetical person used in examples about knowledge.
minor
First appearance: v knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description
Robinson's tie to Jones is one of the pressures that moves The Problems of Philosophy—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Jones (friendship): Jones and Robinson interact often, suggesting a close-knit social or professional circle. With Brown (friendship): Brown and Robinson have a steady pattern of interaction, indicating a friendly…
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- Friendship
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- Hypothetical knowledge examples
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- Closing
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- Jones
friendship · positive
Jones and Robinson interact often, suggesting a close-knit social or professional circle. How this plays out →
- Brown
friendship · positive
- Smith
friendship · positive
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