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Physiology, in its analysis of the physiological functions of the sense organs, must use the results of subjective observation of sensations and psychology, in its turn, needs to know the physiological aspects of sensory function, in order rightly to appreciate the psychological.

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Wilhelm Wundt
Age: 88 †
Born: 1832
Born: August 16
Died: 1920
Died: August 31
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