Biography of William James chronicling his major achievements and legacy.
A blind man who builds a picture of a toy that he handles perceives the toy at some point , although he does not perceive it all at once . Likewise , we can — and constantly do — build a perception of a duration or time interval on the ...
Quoted , Richard J. Bernstein , “ Introduction , ” in Essays in Radical Empiricism and a Pluralistic Universe , ed . Ralph Barton Perry ( New York : E. P. Dutton & Co. , 1971 ) , xxv - xxvi . 4. For a further discussion of these ...
In his introduction to this collection, John McDermott presents James's thinking in all its manifestations, stressing the importance of radical empiricism and placing into perspective the doctrines of pragmatism and the will to believe.
This book covers the primary topics for which James is still closely studied: the nature of experience; the functions of the mind; the criteria for knowledge; the definition of "truth"; the ethical life; and the religious life.
William James Richard Kamber, Daniel Kolak. DANIEL KOLAK, SERIES EDITOR William James: Essays and Lectures EDITED BY RICHARD KAMBER COLLEGE OF NEWJERSEY First published 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Published 2016 by Title Page.
A Life of William James Linda Simon. 44. AHJ to Pauline Goldmark , 14 September 1910 , Houghton . 45. Springfield Daily Republican , 27 August 1910 . 46. AHJ to H. V. Knox , 7 November 1910 , quoted in Marjorie R. Kaufman , “ William ...
This 2002 book explores Wittgenstein's long engagement with the work of the pragmatist William James.
This is an accessible introduction to the full range of the philosophy of William James.
Richardson’s introduction to the book covers James’ life and development, preparing the reader to track both through the volume’s essays.
These books helped forge a field and remain as important today as when they were first written!