William James
Born: 01-10-1842
William James was an American philosopher and psychologist, often called the "Father of American psychology." Born in 1842, he was a leading thinker in the pragmatism movement and a pioneer in the psychology of religion. His influential works, including "The Principles of Psychology" and "The Varieties of Religious Experience," explored consciousness, free will, and the human experience. James's interdisciplinary approach continues to impact philosophy, psychology, and education.
Book summaries for books written by William James
Quotes
Religion, in fact, is not a mere collection of opinions, but a life, a life that has to be experienced.
The deepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.
The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working.
The best argument I know for an immortal life is the existence of a man who deserves one.
Whenever two people meet, there are really six people present. There is each man as he sees himself, each man as the other person sees him, and each man as he really is.
The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.
Belief creates the actual fact.
To change one’s life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions.
The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.
The aim of a college education is to teach you to know a good man when you see one.