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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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- “There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.”William James
- “Truth lives, in fact, for the most part on a credit system. Our thoughts and beliefs pass, so long as nothing…”William James
- “It is wrong always, everywhere, and for everyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.”William James
- “How to gain, how to keep, how to recover happiness is in fact for most men at all times the secret motive of…”William James
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Books by William James
The Varieties of Religious Experience
1902
Pluralistic Universe
1909