Bøger af William James

An unabridged, unaltered edition of both Pragmatism and the sequel The Meaning of Truth -

Shows the author concerned with reality and moving toward a metaphysical system. This title includes twelve essays which are originally appeared in journals between 1904 and 1906. It contains such seminal essays as "Does Consciousness Exist?" and "A World of Pure Experience."

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.

Memories and Studies is a collection of essays and lectures by renowned philosopher and psychologist William James. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on James' personal experiences and memories, while the second section delves into his intellectual studies and reflections.In the first section, James writes about his childhood, family, and personal struggles, including his battle with depression and his experiences with altered states of consciousness. He also reflects on his travels and encounters with notable figures such as Walt Whitman and Robert Louis Stevenson.The second section of the book contains essays on a range of philosophical and psychological topics, including the nature of consciousness, the relationship between mind and body, and the role of religion in human life. James draws on his extensive knowledge of philosophy, psychology, and literature to explore these complex issues in a clear and engaging manner.Throughout the book, James' writing is characterized by his keen insight, wit, and intellectual curiosity. Memories and Studies is a fascinating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in philosophy, psychology, or the life and work of William James.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.