Essays in Radical Empiricism (1912)

by William James

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Essays. Philosophy. Psychology. Nonfiction. HTML: William James was a groundbreaking thinker who made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and psychology, as well as to the genre of personal essays. This volume brings together a collection of James' essays and scholarly articles that shine light on his doctrine of "radical empiricism," which attempts to outline the way the human mind comes to know and recognize not only material objects, but also the relationships and links between various objects. .… (more)

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The Writings of William James: A Comprehensive Edition (Phoenix Book) by William James

Essays in Radical Empiricism / A Pluralistic Universe by William James

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Does 'Consciousness' Exist? by William James

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1912

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'Thoughts' and 'things' are names for two sorts of object, which common sense will always find contrasted and will always practically oppose to each other. Philosophy, reflecting on the contrast, has varied in the past in her explanations of it, and may be expected to vary in the future.

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Essays. Philosophy. Psychology. Nonfiction. HTML:

William James was a groundbreaking thinker who made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and psychology, as well as to the genre of personal essays. This volume brings together a collection of James' essays and scholarly articles that shine light on his doctrine of "radical empiricism," which attempts to outline the way the human mind comes to know and recognize not only material objects, but also the relationships and links between various objects.

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