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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) →Other sayings from William James
- “One hearty laugh together will bring enemies into a closer communion of heart than hours spent on both sides…”William James
- “It does not follow, because our ancestors made so many errors of fact and mixed them with their religion, tha…”William James
- “Everybody should do at least two things each day that he hates to do, just for practice.”William James
- “Faith means belief in something concerning which doubt is theoretically possible.”William James
Science: more sayings
- “True science teaches, above all, to doubt and to be ignorant.”Miguel de Unamuno
- “The private sector can go forward, if it must, with destruction of embryos for questionable and ethically cha…”Roger Wicker
- “It's ironic: In movies, the most successful films of all time have been sci-fi or fantasy. By far. But a lot…”David S. Goyer
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Books by William James
The Varieties of Religious Experience
1902
Pluralistic Universe
1909