william james

Unmasking the Psyche

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Over the past century, psychology has become one of the most respected and widely-studied scientific disciplines. In recent years, psychologists have made groundbreaking strides in our understanding of human behavior, cognition, and emotion. While the field of psychology has come a long way, there is still much to learn. For example, psychologists are just beginning … Read more

William James (A History of Western Philosophy)

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 William James was a psychologist who made important contributions to philosophy. He invented “radical empiricism” and was one of the three protagonists of the theory called “pragmatism” or “instrumentalism.” He came to be known as the leader of American philosophy. In The Will to Believe, James argues that we are compelled to make decisions even … Read more