“There can be no final truth in ethics any more than in physics, until the last man has had his experience and said his say.”
Quote by William James
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The Will to Believe: And Other Essays in Popular Philosophy
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the nature of belief and its role in human life, examining various philosophical perspectives on faith and the search for meaning. 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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