William James (1842-1910) amerykański pisarz, psycholog i filozof, twórca (a własciwie współtwórca wraz z Ch. Piercem) nurtu filozoficznego zwanego pragmatyzmem, który to temin wszedł do powszechnego użycia jako synonim praktyczności, realistyczności, rzeczowości. Najogólniej mówiąc pragmatyści twierdzą iż prawdziwe są tylko te mysli, które sprawdzają się przez swe praktyczne skutki. Do mistrzów Jamesa należą zarówno ...

Amerykański filozof William James (1842–1910, brat powieściopisarza Henry’ego Jamesa) położył "Odmianami…" podstawy pod nową dziedzinę nauki – psychologię religii. Niniejszy tom opiera się na cyklu wykładów, które James wygłosił w Edynburgu jako jeden z pierwszych uczonych „eksportujących” naukę z USA do Europy. Jednak nie akademicki, lecz ludzki, życiowy wymiar tego dzieła sprawił, że wkrótce po publikacji w ...

"The Varieties of Religious Experience" is William James's philosophical and psychological examination of the nature of religion in human civilization. Based on James's own Gifford Lectures given at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland between 1901 and 1902, James argues that "Scientific theories are organically conditioned just as much as religious emotions are; and if we only knew the facts intimately enough, we should doubtless see 'the liver' determining the dicta of the sturdy atheist as decisively as it does those of the Methodist under conviction ...

First published in 1902, “The Varieties of Religious Experience” is William James’ philosophical and psychological examination of the nature of religion in human civilization. Based on James’s own Gifford Lectures given at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland between 1901 and 1902, James argues that “Scientific theories are organically conditioned just as much as religious emotions are; and if we only knew the facts intimately enough, we should doubtless see ‘the liver’ determining the dicta of the sturdy atheist ...

William James, who has been called the “father of American psychology”, was one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. Along with Charles Sanders Peirce, William James established the school of thought known as “Pragmatism”, a philosophy which rejected the idea that language and thought exists simply to represent nature, but rather it must be useful in transacting with nature, in predicting outcomes, and solving problems. First published in 1907, William James’ “Pragmatism” presents an excellent introduction ...

Professor William James formed the intention shortly before his death of republishing a number of popular addresses and essays under the title which this book now bears; but unfortunately he found no opportunity to attend to any detail of the book himself, or to leave definite instructions for others. I believe, however, that I have departed in no substantial degree from my father's idea, except perhaps by including two or three short pieces which were first addressed to special occasions or audiences and which now seem clearly worthy of republication in ...

This fascinating text concerns itself with the idea of a person's being able to beat fatigue and make the most of the 'second wind' that succeeds such barriers - barriers that prevent them from being as effective as possible in their various endeavours. The author argues that a "second wind" is a reality in the mental as in the physical realm, and that it can be found and used when needed. This text discusses the stages of fatigue apropos an undertaking or endeavour, and goes on to detail how battling past these 'fatigue-obstacles' can cause a surprising ...

William James was the older brother of novelist Henry James, and a pioneering psychologist and philosopher. His works pushed the boundaries of psychology and helped shape the direction the field would grow in. Collected here are four of his most important books: Essays in Radical Empiricism, The Meaning of Truth, The Varieties of Religious Experience, and What is an Emotion? These books helped forge a field and remain as important today as when they were first written!

The importance of this collection of writings of William James lies in the fact that it has been arranged to provide a systematic introduction to his major philosophical discoveries, and precisely to those doctrines and theories that are of most burning current interest. William James: The Essential Writings is a series of philosophical arguments on some of the most "obscure and head-cracking problems" in contemporary philosophy; the relation of thought to its object; the interrelationships between meaning and truth; the levels and structures of experience; ...

From one of nineteenth-century America's leading philosophical thinkers, William James, this fascinating short essay is an engaging read exploring the reasons for war, and methods and resources to prevent conflict. The Moral Equivalent of War was written as part of an initiative to stir interest in international peace among US residents. First published in 1910, the Executive Committee of the Association for International Conciliation used this treatise to encourage civilians to support the movement promoting international peace. In this short essay ...

This vintage book contains an introduction to William James’s ideas of philosophical pragmatism. Written in the highly readable and enjoyable style James is renowned for, this book will appeal not only to philosophy enthusiasts, but also to anyone in love with the possibilities of English prose. This fascinating book elucidates the reasons why students of philosophy are still reading his ideas a century after the lectures that comprise this work were delivered. Comprised of eight lectures given in Boston and New York in 1906 and 1907, this book provides ...

This antiquarian book contains William James’s 1898 lecture, "Human Immortality". This fascinating lecture was given under the auspices of the 'The Ingersoll Lectureship', a scheme founded upon the wishes of Miss Caroline Haskell Ingersoll who gave 5000 dollars to Harvard University with the instructions that 'a series of lectures were to be read annually on the topic of human immortality' - in memory of her father. An enthralling treatise on the possibility of conscious immortality, this antiquarian text will appeal to those interested in the topic ...

Pragmatism, in William James' eyes, was that the truth of an idea needed to be tested to prove its validity. This book is composed of a set of lectures delivered at the Lowell Institute in Boston and at Columbia University, NY.

William James (1842 -1910), famous American psychologist and philosopher, was one of the strongest proponents of the school of Functionalism in psychology, and Pragmatism in philosophy. William studied medicine, physiology and biology before recieving a professional medical degree from Harvard university, where he spent his entire academic career. With his monumental Principles of Psychology (1890) James gained widespread recognition.

A series of lectures given by William James at the Lowell Institute in Boston and Columbia University in New York from November 1906 to January 1907. Discusses aspects of pragmatism in relation to concepts such as religion, philosophy and other like subjects.

"Talks to Teachers on Psychology" is a book written by William James, a prominent psychologist, and philosopher of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a collection of lectures delivered by James to teachers on the topic of educational psychology. In the book, James emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychological principles underlying education and teaching practices. He discusses topics such as the role of attention, memory, and motivation in learning, as well as the importance of individual differences among students. Throughout ...

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2010 Reprint of 1890 First Edition.  Two volume facsimile of original edition.  William James is widely regarded as America's greatest philosopher.  He is also considered to be the father of modern psychology.  The Principles of Psychology took him 12 years to write.  He considered psychology a natural science that required analysis of feelings, desires, cognitions, reasoning, and decisions according to their own features and dynamics, in the same way that one would explain building a house by looking at its component parts.  ...

In writing these “Talks” out, the author has gradually weeded out as much as possible of the analytical technicalities of the science. In their present form they contain a minimum of what is deemed “scientific” in psychology and are practical and popular in the extreme.