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“Glows of feeling, glimpses of insight, and streams of knowledge and perception float into our finite world.”

Quote by William James

Book:The Will To Believe, And Other Essays In Popular Philosophy

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The Will To Believe, And Other Essays In Popular Philosophy

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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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