Supernatural Punishment Hypothesis (Critical Review)
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Political Theory, Political Philosophy and Sociology of Politics Politeia
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2078-5089,2587-5914
DOI: 10.30570/2078-5089-2019-92-1-60-80