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The baby, assailed by eyes, ears, nose, skin, and entrails at once, feels it all as one great blooming, buzzing confusion.

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William James
Age: 68 †
Born: 1842
Born: January 11
Died: 1910
Died: August 26
Philosopher
Physician
Psychologist
University Teacher
W. James
Eyes
Blooming
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Nose
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Confusion
Skin
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Entrails
Ears
Assailed
Baby
Buzzing

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