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The authority and politics of epiphanic experience. 顿悟经验的权威和政治。

Zeitschrift fur Ethik und Moralphilosophie = Journal for ethics and moral philosophy Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-30 DOI: 10.1007/s42048-026-00250-y

Matthieu Queloz

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Testimonial injustice in the treatment of children's testimonies: inconsiderate and unjust cases. 对待儿童证词的不公正：不体贴和不公正的案例。

Zeitschrift fur Ethik und Moralphilosophie = Journal for ethics and moral philosophy Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-11 DOI: 10.1007/s42048-025-00226-4

Peter Paul Elicor, Bettina Bussmann

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