The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy - James, William
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The Will to Believe is a lecture by William James, which defends, in certain cases, the adoption of a belief without prior evidence of its truth. In particular, James is concerned in this lecture about defending the rationality of religious faith even lacking sufficient evidence of religious truth. In The Will to Believe, James suggests that what a person holds to be true or attainable may exist through that person's belief in them, regardless of a lack of physical evidence. In a sense, he advocates the theory of self-fulfilling prophesies. The Will to Believe addresses several of the most…mehr

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The Will to Believe is a lecture by William James, which defends, in certain cases, the adoption of a belief without prior evidence of its truth. In particular, James is concerned in this lecture about defending the rationality of religious faith even lacking sufficient evidence of religious truth. In The Will to Believe, James suggests that what a person holds to be true or attainable may exist through that person's belief in them, regardless of a lack of physical evidence. In a sense, he advocates the theory of self-fulfilling prophesies. The Will to Believe addresses several of the most important and perplexing problems of philosophy. In ten lucid essays William James deals with such subjects as causality and free will, the definition of the good life and the Good itself, the importance of the individual in society, and the intellectual claims of scientific method.
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William James (1842-1910), a pioneering American psychologist and philosopher, is best known for his formative contributions to psychology, educational theory, the philosophy of religion, and pragmatism. Born into an intellectual family with his brother Henry James later becoming a renowned novelist, William James studied medicine at Harvard University, though his interests and writings extended far beyond the medical field. His seminal works, like 'The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy' (1897), reflect his belief in pragmatism and the importance of empirical thinking, which posits that the truth of an idea is measured by its practical outcomes and contributions to human experience. James's emphasis on the role of individual will and belief shaped his philosophical investigations, allowing for a subjective approach to truth and reality. His literary style, characterized by lucidity and the skillful use of metaphor, engaged a wide readership, effectively bridging the gap between academic discourse and popular philosophy. A celebrated academic, James's ideas have enduring influence and continue to garner respect for their insightful analysis of consciousness, emotion, and the human condition. In addition to his philosophical pursuits, James's 'The Principles of Psychology' (1890) remains a foundational text in the field, marking him as a key figure in the establishment of psychology as a distinct scientific discipline.