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“The union of the mathematician with the poet, fervor with measure, passion with correctness, this surely is the ideal.”

Quote by William James

Book:Essays, Comments, and Reviews

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Essays, Comments, and Reviews

This book is a compilation of written works that delve into a range of subjects, offering insights and opinions on diverse issues. The essays, comments, and reviews within its pages are likely to provide a broad spectrum of viewpoints and analyses. more

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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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