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The sensory acts are accordingly distinguished by their objects.
Samuel Alexander
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Samuel Alexander
Australian
Philosopher
Born:
Jan 6
,
1859
Died:
Sep 13
,
1938
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,
Accordingly
,
Sensory
,
Acts
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