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Politikon
South African Journal of Political Studies
Volume 29, 2002 - Issue 1
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A 'conversation' concerning political understanding: Bacon contra Augustine or the 'politics of faith' contra the 'politics of scepticism'

Pages 71-86 | Published online: 18 Aug 2010

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