In Brains and Behaviors‚ Hilary Putnam argues against logical behaviorism by stating that that the word ‘pain’ is vague and that it is more of a reaction than a behavior. Putnam argues that there must be a general understanding of the concept of pain. In this paper‚ I will affirm the arguments presented by Putnam since there is no true definition of pain. To support this argument‚ I will first provide more details that help support Putnam’s idea that pain is not a term‚ but instead it is reaction
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miserable and self-preservation. Thomas Putnam establishes conflict by vying for land with other characters. From the outset‚ he is bitter and quarrelsome over his boundaries. He shouts to Giles Corey‚ "I’ll have my men on you‚ Corey! I’ll clap a writ on you!" (Miller‚ ) Greediness does not play a role in a time of close-knit societies and in seeking the salvation of God. Putnam displays a threatening tone towards Giles over land. By threatening Giles‚ Putnam begins a cause to get what he believes
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one Rebecca Nurse and Goody Putnam learn that Reverend Hale will be coming to Salem. The quote “There is a prodigious danger in the seeking out of loose spirits” was stated by Rebecca to Goody Putnam. She said this because she doesn’t want Reverend Hale to come and interfere with what is happening in Salem. This quote is important because it shows how Rebecca feels about Reverends. 4.) On page 148 Mrs. Putnam and Rebecca Nurse are talking about Goody Putnam losing her babies. One of the
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to take root. Mrs. Putnam‚ the grieving wife of Thomas Putnam‚ firmly believes that a witch is responsible for the deaths of her seven infant children. Mrs. Putnam questions Rebecca Nurse as to whether or not she believes that it is God’s choice as to why Rebecca would never lose a child or grandchild‚ and yet the Putnams have lost all but one. Mrs. Putnam wonders why God would punish her so cruelly; so if not God‚ it must be the devil. In the beginning of the play‚ Mrs. Putnam explains to Rebecca
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Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ many people are accused wrongly of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. Whether it may be fear‚ anxiety‚ or even greed‚ these characters lie and accuse others of witchcraft. The characters: Tituba‚ Abigail‚ and Goody Putnam display each of those motives when accusing others of witchery. Characters are motivated differently to falsely accuse their neighbors of witchcraft Tituba accuses a few women of witchery because of the fear from being executed. Her fear of death
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John Proctor’s tattoo shows the immense love he has towards his family. After the big mistake he had with Abigail‚ he loves his family more than anything. He regrets having an affair with Abigail which led him into getting a tattoo. His tattoo is a tree with the word family written on the side. The tree represents that his family will grow as one. He wants his family to grow with wisdom‚ strength‚ and protection. His family is what gives John strength and encouragement to be a better man. He knows
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Robert D. Putnam has argued that non-political organizations in civil society are vital for democracy. They result in building social capital‚ trust and shared values‚ which politically‚ help hold society together. Putnam’s civil society is the idea that positive outcomes in government are a product of civic community‚ for example‚ networks of trust such as‚ soccer club or choral society (Putnam). However‚ social capital may also lead to negative outcomes if the political institution and democracy
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Abigail Williams and Putnam started the first accusations which led to widespread fear of witchcraft in the village. This same fear was exploited by Williams and Putnam in order to achieve their selfish motives. Without these characters‚ the Salem Witch Trials might have never occurred which brings us to realize how much damage vengeance and wealth
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is seen as an attack against the church; He expresses his frustration by saying that‚ “Is every defense an attack upon the court?”. The story goes on and Giles presents his deposition‚ Giles accuses Mr. Putnam for using his daughter to cry witchcraft on George Jacobs‚ after Jacobs is killed Putnam would then buy his land.
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where many women start to accuse each other. While Parris was greedy for his reputation‚ Thomas Putnam was quite greedy over land. Thomas Putnam is a very wealthy farmer‚ who shows how he would do whatever he could to get more land for his farm. He knew that more land and a bigger farm meant more money. People that were accused would give up their land rights‚ that land would be put up for sale. With Putnam being so rich he would always purchase the land‚ this was the law “If Jacobs hangs for a witch
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