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Quote by William James

“There must always be a discrepncy between concepts and reality, because the former are static and discontinuous while the latter is dynamic and flowing”

Quote by William James

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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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