I just now noticed the name quine in your list of studied philosophers.
The word 'quine' only has one meaning for me and I gained it by reading GEB shortly after it came out. I wonder if you know this usage?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quine_%28computing%29
I had, in fact, forgotten the quotation until today. The early 80's were a long time ago.
@iankenway Cool!
GEB readers are a very small club :-)
Although, that doesn't mean you actually read GEB, but merely know the reference.
I'm too fussy :-)