“The suspicion is in the air nowadays that the superiority of one of our formulas to another may not consist so much in its literal 'objectivity,' as in subjective qualities like its usefulness, its 'elegance,' or its congruity with our residual beliefs”
Quote by William James
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Pragmatism and Other Writings
This book compiles a series of essays that delve into the philosophical concept of pragmatism, examining its core principles and illustrating its relevance across different disciplines and societal issues. 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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