1842–1910 · American philosopher and psychologist
William James
William James (1842–1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist.
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| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1897 | The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy Ten essays examine belief, free will, and moral choice. | Non-fiction | 11 h 24 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1899 | Talks to Teachers on Psychology; and To Students on Life's Ideals Lectures connect the study of mind with teaching and living. | Non-fiction | 7 h | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1902 | The Varieties of Religious Experience A study of religious feelings and their effects on life. | Non-fiction | 21 h 6 min | Free to startRead free |
| 4 | 1907 | Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking Ideas are tested by the difference they make in life. | Non-fiction | 5 h 53 min | Free to startRead free |
| 5 | 1909 | The Meaning of Truth Philosophical essays examine how beliefs come to count as true. | Non-fiction | 6 h 29 min | Free to startRead free |
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About William James
William James (1842–1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist. Born in New York City, he taught at Harvard University in Massachusetts. He wrote The Principles of Psychology (1890), The Will to Believe (1897), The Varieties of Religious Experience (1902), and Pragmatism (1907). He died in Chocorua, New Hampshire.
- Born
- 1842
- Died
- 1910
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