“Truth lives, in fact, for the most part on a credit system. Our thoughts and beliefs pass, so long as nothing challenges them, just as bank-notes pass so long as nobody refuses them.”

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About William James

American psychologist and philosopher, late 19th to early 20th century. He founded functional psychology and explored the interplay between mind and body, emphasizing practical experience and individual freedom. His work on pragmatism and religious belief remains influential in both academic and personal thought.

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