Bøger af William James

Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals is a classic pedagogy studies text by William James In the general activity and uprising of ideal interests which every one with an eye for fact can discern all about us in American life, there is perhaps no more promising feature than the fermentation which for a dozen years or more has been going on among the teachers.

William James was an American philosopher and psychologist. James is considered to be one of the founders of functional psychology and he also developed the theory of radical empiricism.

Drawing on psychology, philosophy, and literature, William James's classic survey of religious belief gathers testimony from a huge range of diverse sources to construct a defence of the individual religious experience. It speaks powerfully to the modern debate on atheism and faith, in the most critically up-to-date edition available.

Standing at the crossroads of psychology and religion, this work applies the scientific method to a field abounding in abstract theory. It believes that individual religious experiences, rather than the precepts of organized religions, are the backbone of the world's religious life.

”For at gå over til de religiøse fænomener, tag så tungsindet, der, som vi vil få at se, danner en væsentlig bestanddel i al religiøs udvikling. Eller tag den lykkefølelse, som den fuldbragte tro meddeler. Eller de henrykkelsestilstande med indblik i sandheden, som alle mystikere fortæller om. Dette er alt sammen særlige tilfælde af en slags menneskelig erfaring med en ejendommelig vid synskreds.”Psykolog og filosof William James undersøger religiøse oplevelser ud fra et psykologisk perspektiv. Bogen ser blandt andet på religion og nervelivet, religionens rolle i nogle sygelige tilstande, mystikernes religiøse oplevelser og religiøs omvendelse. ”Religiøse erfaringer” er et hovedværk inden for både psykologi, filosofi og religionsvidenskab. Bogen består af en række forelæsninger, der oprindeligt blev afholdt i 1901-1902. Den er oversat til en lang række sprog og udkommet over store dele af verden.William James (1842-1910) var en amerikansk psykolog og filosof. I over 30 år var han professor ved Harvard University i psykologi og filosofi, og han udgav en lang række bøger om blandt andet religion, psykologi og filosofi. Hans teori om bevidsthed som en kontinuerlig strøm er blevet til begrebet stream of consciousness, som vandt frem som litterær genre i starten af det 20. århundrede. William James var storebror til forfatteren Henry James.

The ancient practice of fasting, which is highly regarded in all cultures and civilizations, has proven to be a potent means of improving one's physical and mental health over time. The practice of willingly fasting for a predetermined amount of time as a way to cleanse, rejuvenate, and cure has been around for as long as religions, dating back to ancient customs and contemporary health movements.

In this collection of essays, William James explores the feeling of effort, or the sensation we have when we exert ourselves physically or mentally. Originally presented as a lecture series at the Boston Society of Natural History, these essays have since become a staple of philosophical and psychological literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

William James's classic work of naval history is a fascinating account of one of the most important periods in British naval history. From the wars with France and Spain to the rise of British naval power in the 19th century, James covers it all. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of battles at sea, portraits of great naval commanders, and insights into the workings of the Royal Navy. This is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history or British history in general.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This collection brings together three classic essays by the philosopher and psychologist William James. "On Some of Life's Ideals" explores the nature of religion, morality, and human happiness; "On a Certain Blindness in Human Beings" reflects on the limitations and biases of human perception; and "What Makes a Life Significant" contemplates the meaning and purpose of existence. James' writing is insightful and thought-provoking, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophical questions of life and ethics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this groundbreaking work, pioneering psychologist William James examines the nature of religious experience and its place in human life. Drawing on a wide range of examples from various religious traditions, James argues that religious experiences are a fundamental aspect of human nature, and that they have played a crucial role in shaping human culture and history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Religi������se Erfaringer En Unders������gelse Af Den Menneskelige Natur (1906) af James, William er en bog, der udforsker den menneskelige natur og vores religi������se erfaringer. Bogen er skrevet af den amerikanske filosof William James og blev f������rst udgivet i 1902. I bogen unders������ger James, hvordan mennesker oplever og forst������r det guddommelige, og hvordan disse erfaringer p������virker vores liv og vores opfattelse af verden. Han unders������ger ogs������ forskellige religi������se traditioner og deres betydning for mennesker. Bogen er en vigtig kilde til forst������else af den menneskelige natur og religi������se erfaringer og er stadig relevant i dag.This Book Is In Danish.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Grace for grace. Letters by William James. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1874 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

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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". Along with Charles Sanders Peirce and John Dewey, James is considered to be one of the major figures associated with the philosophical school known as pragmatism, and is also cited as one of the founders of functional psychology. A Review of General Psychology analysis, published in 2002, ranked James as the 14th most eminent psychologist of the 20th century. He also developed the philosophical perspective known as radical empiricism. James' work has influenced intellectuals such as Émile Durkheim, W. E. B. Du Bois, Edmund Husserl, Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Hilary Putnam, and Richard Rorty, and has even influenced Presidents, such as Jimmy Carter. Born into a wealthy family, James was the son of the Swedenborgian theologian Henry James Sr. and the brother of both the prominent novelist Henry James, and the diarist Alice James. James wrote widely on many topics, including epistemology, education, metaphysics, psychology, religion, and mysticism. Among his most influential books are The Principles of Psychology, which was a groundbreaking text in the field of psychology, Essays in Radical Empiricism, an important text in philosophy, and The Varieties of Religious Experience, which investigated different forms of religious experience, which also included the then theories on mind-cure. Philosophy: James did important work in philosophy of religion. In his Gifford Lectures at the University of Edinburgh he provided a wide-ranging account of The Varieties of Religious Experience (1902) and interpreted them according to his pragmatic leanings. Some of the important claims he makes in this regard: Religious genius (experience) should be the primary topic in the study of religion, rather than religious institutions-since institutions are merely the social descendant of genius. The intense, even pathological varieties of experience (religious or otherwise) should be sought by psychologists, because they represent the closest thing to a microscope of the mind-that is, they show us in drastically enlarged form the normal processes of things. In order to usefully interpret the realm of common, shared experience and history, we must each make certain "over-beliefs" in things which, while they cannot be proven on the basis of experience, help us to live fuller and better lives. Religious Mysticism is only one half of mysticism, the other half is composed of the insane and both of these are co-located in the 'great subliminal or transmarginal region'.[32] James investigated mystical experiences throughout his life, leading him to experiment with chloral hydrate (1870), amyl nitrite (1875), nitrous oxide (1882), and peyote (1896).[citation needed] James claimed that it was only when he was under the influence of nitrous oxide that he was able to understand Hegel.[33] He concluded that while the revelations of the mystic hold true, they hold true only for the mystic; for others, they are certainly ideas to be considered, but can hold no claim to truth without personal experience of such. American Philosophy: An Encyclopedia classes him as one of several figures who "took a more pantheist or pandeist approach by rejecting views of God as separate from the world."...

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Der Wille zum Glauben und andere popul�����rphilosophische Essays ist eine Sammlung von Aufs�����tzen des amerikanischen Philosophen und Psychologen William James, die erstmals 1899 ver������ffentlicht wurden. Die Essays befassen sich mit Themen wie Glauben, Religion, Moral, Freiheit und Determinismus, und stellen James' Ansichten zu diesen Fragen dar. Der Titel-Essay ""Der Wille zum Glauben"" untersucht die Frage, ob es vern�����nftig ist, an etwas zu glauben, das nicht bewiesen werden kann, und argumentiert daf�����r, dass der Glaube an sich selbst eine legitime Form des Wissens ist. Andere Essays in der Sammlung umfassen ""Was ist eine Emotion?"", ""Die Moralit�����t des Kampfes"", ""Die Dilemmata des Determinismus"" und ""Die Freiheit des Willens"". Der Band ist ein wichtiger Beitrag zur amerikanischen Philosophie und zur Diskussion von Glauben und Rationalit�����t im sp�����ten 19. Jahrhundert.This Book Is In German.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.