William James

Be Not Afraid of Life

In the Words of William James
Herausgeber: Kaag, John; Belle, Jonathan van

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"A compelling collection of the life-changing writings of William JamesWilliam James-psychologist, philosopher, and spiritual seeker-is one of those rare writers who can speak directly and powerfully to anyone about life's meaning and worth, and whose ideas not only change how people think, but how they live. The thinker who helped found the philosophy of pragmatism and inspire Alcoholics Anonymous, James famously asked "is life worth living?" Bringing together many of his best and most popular essays, talks, and other writings, this anthology presents James's answer to that and other existential questions, in his own unique manner-caring, humorous, eloquent, incisive, humble, and forever on the trail of the "ever not quite."Here we meet a James perfectly attuned to the concerns of today-one who argues for human freedom, articulates a healthy-minded psychology, urges us to explore the stream of consciousness, presents a new definition of truth based on its practical consequences, and never forecloses the possibility of mystical transcendence. Introduced by John Kaag and Jonathan van Belle, these compelling and accessible selections reveal why James is one of the great guides to the business of living"--

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Seitenzahl: 392
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 206mm x 138mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 570g
• ISBN-13: 9780691240152
• ISBN-10: 0691240159
• Artikelnr.: 63508787

Autorenporträt

William James edited by John Kaag and Jonathan van Belle