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Garrett, D. (2004). Hume as Man of Reason and Woman’s Philosopher. In: Alanen, L., Witt, C. (eds) Feminist Reflections on the History of Philosophy. The New Synthese Historical Library, vol 55. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-2489-4_10

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