written by Bernard Williams. It depicts two very similar cases and stirs a discussion between whether the psychological continuity theory or bodily continuity theory is more relevant when it comes to our personal identity. Psychological continuity is a view that is based on the principle that our personal identity is associated with our thoughts and memories. Bodily continuity theory is a view that as long as we have the same body‚ we are the same person. Throughout the essay‚ Williams uses many different
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The Secret Diary of William Byrd of Westover ‚ 1709-1712 Every morning‚ William seems to wake up and eat his milk for breakfast. After his meal‚ often but not always‚ he reads a chapter in Hebrew or some other language and proceeds with his day. In some entries in his diary‚ he usually has a problem with his slaves and has to punish them quite frequently and does not have a problem with the severity of the punishment. Slaves are being burned by irons and whipped till they are no longer to stand
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William Wordsworth Biography William Wordsworth was born April 7th‚ 1770‚ in Cockermouth‚ Cumberland. He attended school at Saint John’s College‚ University of Cambridge. He was said to have loved nature. During school breaks he visited places known for their scenic beauty. While in France‚ he fell in love with Annette Vallon. They had a daughter in December of 1770‚ shortly before he moved back to England. Wordsworth had written poetry while he was still a schoolboy‚ but none of his poems were
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women‚ all having been convicted of witchcraft‚ were taken to Gallows Hill for hanging. Hundreds of others were accused of witchcraft. Dozens linguished in jail for months without trial. In Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”‚ the main character Abigail Williams is to blame for the 1692 Salem witch trials. Abigail was a mean‚ bitter‚ young woman who would stop and nothing to get what she wanted. No matter who she hurt‚ even the ones she loved‚ she did everything she could to live. She lied to people‚ manipulated
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The Escape By Maugham William Somerset Maugham is one of the best known English writers of the 20th century. He was not only a novelist‚ but also a one of the most successful dramatist and short-story writers. Maugham wants the readers to draw their own conclusion about the characters and events described in his novels. His reputation as a novelist is based on the following prominent books: “Of Human Bondage”; “The Moon and Sixpence”; and “The Razor ’s Edge”. Though Maugham doesn’t denounce the
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Dear Tom Williams‚ I am feeling bereft‚ to the point of writing to you in regards to your ’extraordinary’ capitalisation and ’Blue Plaque hailed as tribute to an ’overlooked’ academic;’ article -- in reference to James Legge’s blue plaque at No 3 Keble Terrace‚ Oxford. Naturally‚ you’re unaware of the generic idiocies and perverse indoctrinations James Legge offered as fact at the echelon of Pantheism Lecture i.e. (Oxford University). I simper shamefully when I state this.... I am not remotely surprised
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William the Conqueror was a Norman duke who later became an English king. He had many great accomplishments. His most well-known accomplishments are the idea of feudalism and the Domesday Book. The Normans were a fierce group who were very militaristic. William the Conqueror was born around 1027 in Normandy. He was the illegitimate son of the former Duke of Normandy. Because his parents‚ Duke Robert I and Herleve‚ were not married‚ he was nicknamed William the Bastard. At the age of 8‚ he became
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General William Westmoreland Born in Spartanburg County‚ South Carolina on March 26th‚ 1914 was William Westmoreland. He went from being an Eagle Scout in his local Boy Scout troop to a lieutenant colonel in World War II and a United States Army General in the Vietnam War. William started his career by enrolling in West Point Academy. By the time of his graduation‚ he had become the corps first captain and received the Pershing Sword in honor of his success as a cadet. He was later assigned
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Many lives have been lost due to the physician’s negligence. The physician that saw Abigail Williams‚ Betty Parish‚ Betty Hubbard and Anne Putnam Jr. and made an incorrect diagnosis. He to quickly decided the fits were being caused by something spiritual. His mistake may have caused a huge crisis. Although other possibilities have been suggested‚ ergot poisoning is the most likely. Recent scientific study shows that the condition and symptoms of the fits of a serious match up perfectly with ergotism
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William Shakespeare was one of the greatest playwrights and authors to ever live. He wrote at east 37 plays‚ 154 sonnets‚ and a couple other short stories‚ books‚ and tales. He is credited with revolutionizing the English language and coining lots of common words that we still use today. Shakespeare was blessed with an extraordinary intellect‚ amazing wit‚ and a mystifying imagination. William Shakespeare’s life was filled with fame‚ trial‚ reward‚ and hard work‚ and his the legacy that was left
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