William James

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The Letters Of William James (Volume I)

Beschreibung

Step into the vibrant intellectual world of the late 1800s with "The Letters Of William James (Volume I)." This captivating collection of 19th century letters offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of America's foremost philosophers. Through these personal reflections and thoughts, William James shares his profound insights on pragmatism and psychology, providing an invaluable resource for scholars of American philosophy and enthusiasts of intellectual history analysis. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume is more than a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. The letters, exchanged with notable figures such as Henry James and Ralph Waldo Emerson, reveal the profound influence of Harvard University on James's thought. Readers will find themselves immersed in the historical correspondence anthology that shaped American philosophical discourse. This carefully restored edition preserves the spirit of the original while making it accessible for today's audience. Whether you're a casual reader or a collector of classic literature, this heritage title is a testament to the enduring relevance of William James's ideas. Experience the intellectual fervour of late 1800s America and the timeless wisdom contained within these pages.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 380
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. August 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 616g
• ISBN-13: 9789354048821
• ISBN-10: 935404882X
• Artikelnr.: 60030023