It's a gem that our awesome publishing company has brought
to life. Now, as part of my job, I get to dive into countless books, and I must
say, this one is an absolute delight. No need for any unnecessary delay, let me
give you a sneak peek into what makes it so worthwhile. Are you ready?
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transformative learning with OpenStax!
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every student. As part of Rice University, a nonprofit charitable corporation, we
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Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in the licensing of our resources.
Introduction to Philosophy is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution
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