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About William James
American philosopher and psychologist
William James was an American philosopher and psychologist. He lived in the late 19th century and is often called the father of American psychology. He has 152 quotes on the site. He was the first educator to teach a psychology course in the United States. James is regarded as one of the leading thinkers of his time and as one of the most influential philosophers. His work helped shape the study of psychology in America.
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- “Do something everyday for no other reason than you would rather not do it, so that when the hour of dire need…”William James
- “Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.”William James
- “The 'I think' which Kant said must be able to accompany all my objects, is the 'I breathe' which actually doe…”William James
- “The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.”William James
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- “We can not begin to administer justice without understanding the concept of truth and mercy.”Paul Bamikole
- “I try to stick with things that I can sing with honesty.”Kurt Elling
- “I've been told, by various people, that I think too much. This is incorrect! The truth is that I deliberately…”Wayne Gerard Trotman
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Books by William James
The Varieties of Religious Experience
1902
Pluralistic Universe
1909