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Philosophy for professionals: towards critical pragmatism

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  • W Ulrich

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    The Open University)

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  • W Ulrich, 2007. "Philosophy for professionals: towards critical pragmatism," Journal of the Operational Research Society, Palgrave Macmillan;The OR Society, vol. 58(8), pages 1109-1113, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:jorsoc:v:58:y:2007:i:8:d:10.1057_palgrave.jors.2602336
    DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602336
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