William James

Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking" is a philosophical work written by William James and published in 1907. The book presents James's influential ideas on pragmatism, a philosophical approach that emphasises the practical consequences and usefulness of beliefs and ideas. In "Pragmatism," James argues against the traditional view of philosophy as abstract speculation and instead advocates for a practical and pragmatic approach to philosophical inquiry. He explores the pragmatic method, which focuses on the practical consequences of beliefs and the verification of ideas through their practical effects. James discusses the role of experience, truth, knowledge, and the relationship between beliefs and action. The book is highly influential in the field of philosophy, as it offers a fresh perspective on truth, meaning, and the nature of philosophical inquiry. James's engaging writing style and clear explanations make the book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in philosophy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358055467
• Artikelnr.: 68539502

Autorenporträt

William James was an American philosopher, historian, and psychologist. He was born on January 11, 1842, and died on August 26, 1910. He was the first teacher in the United States to teach a psychology course. James and Charles Sanders Peirce started the philosophical school called pragmatism, and James is also considered one of the founders of functional psychology. James studied medicine, physiology, and biology, and he started teaching in those fields. However, he was drawn to the scientific study of the human mind at a time when psychology was becoming a science. James's knowledge of the work of people like Hermann Helmholtz in Germany and Pierre Janet in France helped him get scientific psychology classes started at Harvard University. In the 1875-1876 school year, he taught his first experimental psychology class at Harvard.