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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.
More from William James (152 quotes) →Keep reading William James
- “Selection is the very keel on which our mental ship is built. And in this case of memory its utility is obvio…”William James
- “Our faith is faith in someone else's faith, and in the greatest matters this is most the case.”William James
- “Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.”William James
- “I don't sing because I'm happy; I'm happy because I sing.”William James
Doubt: more sayings
- “I am drowning in negativism, self-hate, doubt, madness - and even I am not strong enough to deny the routine,…”Sylvia Plath
- “I don't have any doubts either about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Perhaps some more should be a…”Antonio Tabucchi
- “It wasn't purely Alex Ferguson's experience that made him a good manager, because he did it when he was inexp…”Roy Hodgson
More Belief quotes
- “Its a sign of weakness to lament about things which you entirely have no control over.”Auliq Ice
- “You could say I lost my faith in science and progressYou could say I lost my belief in the holy ChurchYou cou…”Sting
- “Our mothers are our first teachers, and we teach others the same lessons we learn from them. As a child, when…”Caroline Kennedy
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Books by William James
The Varieties of Religious Experience
1902
Pluralistic Universe
1909