“What a magnificent land and race is this Britain! Everything about them is of better quality than the corresponding thing in the U.S.... Yet I believe (or suspect) that ours is eventually the bigger destiny, if we can only succeed in living up to it.”
Quote by William James
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The Selected Letters of William James
The Selected Letters of William James offers readers a glimpse into the personal and professional correspondence of the renowned philosopher and psychologist. The letters provide insight into James' thoughts on various subjects, including philosophy, psychology, and the nature of belief and knowledge. 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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