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# William Pepperell Montague

(1873–1953)   Philosopher   United States

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William Pepperell Montague was a philosopher from the United States, best known for *The ways of knowing*.

## Quick Facts About William Pepperell Montague

Born November 11, 1873

Died August 1, 1953

Nationality United States

Profession Philosopher

Notable works The ways of knowing

Spouse Q66734037

## About William Pepperell Montague

William Pepperell Montague was an American philosopher of the New Realist school. Montague stressed the difference between his philosophical peers as adherents of either "objective" and "critical realism".

## Awards & Honors

Carus Lectures

##  Quotes by William Pepperell Montague

> [To regard the successful experiences which ensue from a belief as a criterion of its truth is one thing--and a thing that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-pepperell-montague/to-regard-the-successful-experiences-which-ensue-from-a-belief-as-a/)

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[Assuming](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/assuming/)

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> [Skepticism is not a denial of belief, but rather a denial of rational grounds for belief.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-pepperell-montague/skepticism-is-not-a-denial-of-belief-but-rather-a-denial-of-rational/)

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