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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.

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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.

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A Pluralistic Universe is a philosophical work by William James, one of the most influential American philosophers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Published in 1909, the book explores James' ideas about the nature of reality and the relationship between the individual and the universe. James argues that reality is not a singular, unified entity, but rather a pluralistic universe made up of many different perspectives and experiences. He suggests that our understanding of reality is shaped by our individual experiences and perceptions, and that there is no one ""correct"" way of viewing the world. The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, James provides an overview of his philosophical ideas and explores the concept of ""pure experience."" In the second part, he delves into the idea of pluralism and how it relates to our understanding of reality. He also examines the role of religion in shaping our understanding of the universe. The third part of the book is a series of lectures that James delivered at the University of Edinburgh in 1908. In these lectures, he expands on his ideas about pluralism and explores the relationship between philosophy and religion. A Pluralistic Universe is considered a seminal work in American philosophy and has influenced many subsequent thinkers in the field. It is a complex and challenging read, but one that rewards careful study and reflection.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.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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"If you wish to upset the law that all crows are black, you mustn't seek to show that no crows are; it is enough if you prove one single crow to be white." William James (1842-1910) was a leading figure in Western psychology, philosophy, and psychical research. While there is an inextricable relationship between the various strands of James's work, his psychical research has been unfairly neglected in favor of classics such as The Principles of Psychology and The Varieties of Religious Experience. Read in light of one another, however, James's "mainstream" writings can be seen as efforts to make philosophical, metaphysical, and psychological sense of his psychical research. Mind Dust and White Crows bridges the illusory divide, placing James's widely accepted works on mystical experience, theories of the soul, immortality, and metaphysics alongside his key writings on mediumship, telepathy, possession and other areas of psychical research. The result is a more integrated picture of James's spiritually-minded writings, transcending the disciplinary stigmas so often imposed on them. Interestingly, some of James's ideas seem to align with current interpretations of the soul and extended consciousness as derived from quantum physics. This volume includes many rare articles, including material that has not been previously published in book form. Andreas Sommer's introduction - written especially for this volume - highlights the importance of James's work to the history and development of psychical research.

This collection of talks was initially delivered as a series of lectures to teachers at Harvard University in 1896. In this book, William James, a prominent American philosopher and psychologist, addresses the relationship between psychology and education. He discusses the practical implications of psychological principles for teaching and learning. James explores various aspects of education, including the development of the individual, the role of habit, and the importance of cultivating a well-rounded character. One of the central themes is the idea that education should go beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge and should also focus on the development of moral character and the cultivation of a sense of purpose in life. James emphasizes the role of personal ideals and values in shaping the educational process. Overall, "Talks to Teachers on Psychology and to Students on Some of Life's Ideals" is a thought-provoking work that delves into the intersection of psychology and education, offering insights into the broader aspects of life that education should aim to address.

A Pluralistic Universe ; Hibbert Lectures at Manchester College on the Present Situation in Philosophy, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.