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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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- “Our errors are surely not such awfully solemn things. In a world where we are so certain to incur them in spi…”William James
- “Compared to what we ought to be, we are half awake.”William James
- “The greatest enemy of any one of our truths may be the rest of our truths.”William James
- “Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to bl…”William James
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- “Belief in God meant belief in the old tribal idol called Jehovah”and I would not pretend I did not know whether it existed or not.
- “And if I have the gift of prophesy, all-wisdom and great faith but without love, I am nothing.”Lailah Gifty Akita
- “No one can control his own opinion or his own belief. My belief was forced upon me by my surroundings. I am t…”Robert G. Ingersoll
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Books by William James
The Varieties of Religious Experience
1902
Pluralistic Universe
1909