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The Simulation Theory, the Theory Theory and Folk Psychological Explanation

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Arkway, A. The Simulation Theory, the Theory Theory and Folk Psychological Explanation. Philosophical Studies 98, 115–137 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1018331121169

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