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“Every sort of energy and endurance, of courage and capacity for handling life's evils, is set free in those who have religious faith.”

Quote by William James

Book:William James: Essays and Lectures

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William James: Essays and Lectures

This compilation includes seminal works by William James, a prominent figure in the fields of philosophy and psychology. The essays and lectures delve into the principles of pragmatism, the study of human consciousness, and the philosophical underpinnings of belief and experience. 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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