“Few people have definitely articulated philosophies of their own. But almost everyone has his own peculiar sense of a certain total character in the universe, and of the inadequacy of fully to match it [to] the peculiar systems that he knows.”
Quote by William James
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Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking (New Thought Edition - Secret Library)
Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking is a philosophical treatise that delves into the principles of pragmatism. The New Thought Edition series is known for its reimagining of classic texts, and this volume is no exception. The Secret Library is a publisher that specializes in rare and out-of-print works, making this edition particularly unique. 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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