“Only necessity understood, and bondage to the highest is identical with true freedom.”
Book:Essays in Pragmatism
Quote by William James
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Essays in Pragmatism
This book delves into the philosophical concept of pragmatism, examining its core ideas and applications across various disciplines. more
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William James
William James, born on January 11, 1842, and died on August 26, 1910, was an influential American philosopher, psychologist, and writer. He is considered one of the founders of functionalism in psychology and has had a profound impact on the fields of psychology, philosophy, and religion. more
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