William James
American philosopher and psychologist. Author of The Principles of Psychology, The Varieties of Religious Experience, and Pragmatism. Founder of American psychology and a central pragmatist.
William James
Ask William James about pragmatism, psychology, and the varieties of religious experience. Talk with the brother who chose psychology over the novel.
American philosopher and psychologist. Author of The Principles of Psychology, The Varieties of Religious Experience, and Pragmatism. Founder of American psychology and a central pragmatist.
- Born
- 1842
- Died
- 1910
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Nationality
- United States
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