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Pangloss character who taught Candide “metaphysico-theologocosmolonigology.” [Fr. Lit.: Candide] See : Teaching How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In summary, a Panglossian definition of decision making theory would suggest that whatever people do is correct (Stanovitch & West, 2000). Lewontin 1979 The Spandrels of San Marco and the Panglossian Paradigm: A Critique of the Adaptionist Programme. There may be something inherently Panglossian in the very notion of the "Grand Show," and no show is grander than the International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. |
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