The Meaning Of Truth - William James - Bog

The Meaning of Truth is a philosophical work by the renowned American philosopher and psychologist William James. Published in 1909, the book explores the nature of truth and its relationship to human experience, knowledge, and belief. James argues that truth is not a static, objective reality, but rather a dynamic and evolving process that is shaped by individual perspectives and subjective experiences. He also examines the role of pragmatism in understanding truth, arguing that truth must be tested and validated through practical experience and experimentation. The book is divided into four chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of truth and its meaning. Throughout the book, James draws on a range of philosophical and scientific sources to support his arguments, making it a seminal work in the field of American pragmatism. The Meaning of Truth is a challenging and thought-provoking book that continues to influence contemporary philosophical debates about the nature of truth and its relationship to human experience.It suffers badly at present from incomplete definition. Its most systematic advocates, Schiller and Dewey, have published fragmentary programmes only; and its bearing on many vital philosophic problems has not been traced except by adversaries who, scenting heresies in advance, have showered blows on doctrines-- subjectivism and scepticism, for example--that no good humanist finds it necessary to entertain. By their still greater reticences, the anti-humanists have, in turn, perplexed the humanists.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.