“General scepticism is the live mental attitude of refusing to conclude. It is a permanent torpor of the will, renewing itself in detail towards each successive thesis that offers, and you can no more kill it off by logic than you can kill off obstinacy or practical joking.”
Quote by William James
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The Meaning of Truth: Human Understanding
This book delves into the philosophical and psychological aspects of truth, examining how individuals perceive and interpret reality. It explores the complexities of human cognition and the various factors that influence our understanding of truth. 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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