Dr. William James
William James (January 11, 1842 - August 26, 1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist who was also trained as a physician. The first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, James was one of the leading thinkers of the late nineteenth century and is believed by many to be one of the most influential philosophers the United States has ever produced, while others have labeled him the "Father of American psychology".
William James (January 11, 1842 - August 26, 1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist who was also trained as a physician. The first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, James was one of the leading thinkers of the late nineteenth century and is believed by many to be one of the most influential philosophers the United States has ever produced, while others have labeled him the "Father of American psychology". See less
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Pragmatism and the Meaning of Truth
William James And The Meaning Of Truth
In 1907. William James published his short, highly-influential book "Pragmatism" which consisted of a series of eight lectures he had delivered in Boston and New York City. For the most part, ... Read More
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The Heart of William James
A Visit With William James
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the death of William James (1842 -- 1910), Robert Richardson prepared and edited "The Heart of William James", this collection of seventeen essays by the ... Read More