“Our theories are wedged and controlled as nothing else is. Yet sometimes alternative theoretic formulas are equally compatible with all the truths we know, and then we choose between them for subjective reasons. We choose the kind of theory to which we are already partial: we follow 'elegenace' or 'economy'”
Quote by William James
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Pragmatism and the Conception of Thruth
This book delves into the philosophical theory of pragmatism, examining its principles and how they relate to the concept of truth. It provides an in-depth analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of pragmatism and its impact on various philosophical discussions. 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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