“When happiness is actually in possession, the thought of evil can no more acquire the feeling of reality than the thought of good can gain reality when melancholy rules. To the man actively happy, from whatever cause, evil simply cannot then and there be believed in.”
Quote by William James
Work
The William James Reader
This reader brings together a selection of William James' most significant essays and lectures, offering a comprehensive view of his philosophical and psychological theories. James, a key figure in the American philosophical movement of pragmatism, explores topics such as the nature of reality, the self, and the role of consciousness. The volume includes classics like 'The Principles of Psychology' and 'Varieties of Religious Experience', providing readers with a deep understanding of James' intellectual contributions. more
Author
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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