William H. Poteat (April 19, 1919 – May 17, 2000) was a significant American philosopher, researcher, and professor known for his influential work in philosophy, religion, and culture. He held positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1947 to 1957 and at Duke University from 1960 to 1987. Poteat contributed foundational critiques of modern and postmodern intellectual culture and introduced Michael Polanyi’s ideas to the U.S. He emphasized a Socratic method in teaching and sought to help students reclaim authentic selves amid the abstractions of modern intellectual life.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Kaifeng
Place of Death: Durham
Educated At: Yale Divinity School | Oberlin College
Occupation: philosopher
Employers: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Duke University
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 19, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Aries 0 | 29 Aries 19 | 9 Leo 43 |
| Moon | 8 Sagittarius 52 | 6 Capricorn 27 | 2 Scorpio 4 |
| Mercury | 10 Aries 58 | 2 Aries 11 | 28 Leo 54 |
| Venus | 2 Gemini 11 | 25 Pisces 21 | 20 Virgo 48 |
| Mars | 2 Taurus 54 | 0 Leo 23 | 16 Cancer 55 |
| Jupiter | 8 Cancer 57 | 19 Gemini 5 | 29 Cancer 59 |
| Saturn | 22 Leo 7 | 26 Pisces 30 | 29 Leo 28 |
| Uranus | 0 Pisces 43 | 25 Taurus 41 | 0 Pisces 29 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 31 | 0 Aries 42 | 9 Leo 5 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 43 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 6 Cancer 58 |
| Rahu | 5 Sagittarius 58 | 25 Pisces 46 | 0 Sagittarius 22 |
| Ketu | 5 Gemini 58 | 25 Virgo 46 | 0 Gemini 22 |
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