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The Formulation of Values, 2/16/1957
Outline of a Functional Model of the Nervous System, Putnam 1963
Outline of a Functional Model of the Nervous System, Putnam/Fuller 1964
Comments on Eddington, 1962 (Preface 1972)
Paper published in General Systems: ORIGIN OF ORDER IN BEHAVIOR, 1966
Lecture on Science and Philosophy #3, 1966
Lecture on Science and Philosophy #5, 1966
Origins of Nervous System Model Dec, 1966
Comments on History, 1966
Interpretation of Syntax, 1966
Linkage of Syntax, 1966
Memo for Wheeler: Link Syntax to Subjectivity, 1966
Towards a Verbal NS Model, 1966
Interpretation of Subjective Access, 1966
Comments on Homosexuality, 1967
Odds and Ends Re: Math, 1967
Comments on Functional Form of Life Game, 1968
Great Man Phenomenon, 1965
Casual-Moral Law
Buber I - Thou 1970
Some Comments on an Aspect of the Everett-Wheeler Model, 1970
Some Comments on the Style Problem, October 30, 1970
Putnam I Ching paper, 1971
Mathematics of Brain Modeling, 1974
Comments on the Nervous System XI October 17, 1978
Extending GPH to EV and Bio levels April 15, 1978
PRINCETON OBITUARY
BRATENAL Putnam OBITUARY
Bibliography of “TYPED PAPERS”, 1958-74
Biographical video, 25min
The Peter Putnam Papers
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About
Quotes
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The Formulation of Values, 2/16/1957
Outline of a Functional Model of the Nervous System, Putnam 1963
Outline of a Functional Model of the Nervous System, Putnam/Fuller 1964
Comments on Eddington, 1962 (Preface 1972)
Paper published in General Systems: ORIGIN OF ORDER IN BEHAVIOR, 1966
Lecture on Science and Philosophy #3, 1966
Lecture on Science and Philosophy #5, 1966
Origins of Nervous System Model Dec, 1966
Comments on History, 1966
Interpretation of Syntax, 1966
Linkage of Syntax, 1966
Memo for Wheeler: Link Syntax to Subjectivity, 1966
Towards a Verbal NS Model, 1966
Interpretation of Subjective Access, 1966
Comments on Homosexuality, 1967
Odds and Ends Re: Math, 1967
Comments on Functional Form of Life Game, 1968
Great Man Phenomenon, 1965
Casual-Moral Law
Buber I - Thou 1970
Some Comments on an Aspect of the Everett-Wheeler Model, 1970
Some Comments on the Style Problem, October 30, 1970
Putnam I Ching paper, 1971
Mathematics of Brain Modeling, 1974
Comments on the Nervous System XI October 17, 1978
Extending GPH to EV and Bio levels April 15, 1978
PRINCETON OBITUARY
BRATENAL Putnam OBITUARY
Bibliography of “TYPED PAPERS”, 1958-74
Biographical video, 25min
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The Formulation of Values, 2/16/1957
Outline of a Functional Model of the Nervous System, Putnam 1963
Outline of a Functional Model of the Nervous System, Putnam/Fuller 1964
Comments on Eddington, 1962 (Preface 1972)
Paper published in General Systems: ORIGIN OF ORDER IN BEHAVIOR, 1966
Lecture on Science and Philosophy #3, 1966
Lecture on Science and Philosophy #5, 1966
Origins of Nervous System Model Dec, 1966
Comments on History, 1966
Interpretation of Syntax, 1966
Linkage of Syntax, 1966
Memo for Wheeler: Link Syntax to Subjectivity, 1966
Towards a Verbal NS Model, 1966
Interpretation of Subjective Access, 1966
Comments on Homosexuality, 1967
Odds and Ends Re: Math, 1967
Comments on Functional Form of Life Game, 1968
Great Man Phenomenon, 1965
Casual-Moral Law
Buber I - Thou 1970
Some Comments on an Aspect of the Everett-Wheeler Model, 1970
Some Comments on the Style Problem, October 30, 1970
Putnam I Ching paper, 1971
Mathematics of Brain Modeling, 1974
Comments on the Nervous System XI October 17, 1978
Extending GPH to EV and Bio levels April 15, 1978
PRINCETON OBITUARY
BRATENAL Putnam OBITUARY
Bibliography of “TYPED PAPERS”, 1958-74
Biographical video, 25min

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  • ART 7
  • ENACTIVISM 7
  • EVOLUTION 5
  • GOD 9
  • HEBB 3
  • HISTORY 7
  • HOW THE BRAIN WORKS 18
  • MENTAL ILLNESS & etc. 8
  • OVERVIEW OF MODEL 16
  • PROBABILITY 1
  • SCHISM 3
  • UNIVERSAL MODEL 5
  • VALUES 19
  • VARIOUS QUOTES and BUNDLED QUOTES 4
  • WHEELER 7
  • WORD 19
  • x A LIST of SYMBOLS & DIAGRAMS & PICTURES 3
  • x Additional Putnam Quotes 17
  • x BARRY comments on paper FORMULATION of VALUES 1
  • x Transcriptions of Putnam_Spinello conversations 3
WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Hebrew recognizes the power of the word to transform nature

Putnam Nervous System Model 1963 pg 44

Hebrew - power of word to transform nature    Putnam NS Model 1963 pg 44.png
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Word - the meaning defined by position in pattern

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Word - and the problem of morals

Putnam NS Model 1963 pg 41

_Word_ and the problem of morals   Putnam NS Model 1963  pg 41.png
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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Word - as a basic Exestential unit

Wheeler/Everett 1970 pg 5

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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Word - as best descibing ourselves

Putnam NS Model 1963 pg 41

_Word_ as best descibing ourselves   Putnam NS Model 1963  pg 41.png
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Word - as a delicate probe.

Linkage of Syntax Oct 3 pg 64

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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Word - as Spectroscopy of Brain

Towards a Verbal NS model pg 12

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Word - as causal emanation catylist

Comments on Eddington, 1962, pg 7

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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Conflict Resolution happens now via Word

Formulation of Values 2/16/57 pgs7-8

Conflict Resolution via Word    Formulation of Values 2_16_57 pg7-8.png
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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Conflict - Idealist born to despair

Formulation of Values 2/16/1957 pg 7

Conflict Resolution via word - Idealist born to despair   Formulation of Values  2_16_1957  pg 7.png
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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Conflict Resolution via Word explained

Formulation of Values 2/16/57 pg 7

Conflict Resolution via Word explained   Formulation of Values 2_16_57  pg 7.png
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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Intuition as a basic is shattered

Interpretation of Syntax April 11 1966 pg 27

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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Prayer as silence

Prayer as silence      Formulation of Values   2_16_57  pg 44.png
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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Values are shifted - now need the Word

Interpretation of Subjective access 1966 pg 16-17

Values are shifted - now need word      Interpretation of Subjective access 1966 pg 16-17.png
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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Verbal and Motor roots as past history - yielding X’s (contradictions)

Towards a Verbal NS Model 66 pg2

Verbal and Motor roots as past history - for a new crop of X's    Towards a Verbal NS Model 66 pg2.png
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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Verbal NS model as adapted to Motor NS model

Towards a Verbal NS model 1966 pg 20

Verbal NS model and adaption to Motor NS model  -   Towards a Verbal NS model 1966 pg 20.png
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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Verbal probing more powerful than chromosome

Interpretation of Syntax 1966 pg 37

Verbal probing more powerful than chromosone     Interpretation of Syntax 1966 pg 37.png
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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

What are we - Role of Word - long description

Putnam Nervous System Model 1963 pg 41

What are we_ Long decription of role of word -  Putnam Nervous System Model   1963 pg 41.png
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WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21 WORD Reiff Valliant & Co. 5/12/21

Verbal support is now necessary for any decision

Interpretation of Syntax April 1966 pg 25

Why Verbal support is now necessary for any decision   Interpretation of Syntax April 1966 pg 25.png
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