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The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy

by William James

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In this influential collection, the great American philosopher and psychologist William James defends the right to believe in matters that reason alone cannot settle, arguing that in questions of faith, morality, and meaning we may legitimately let our passional nature decide. Ranging over free will, religion, determinism, and the value of human effort, the essays champion a robust, life-affirming pragmatism and the power of belief to shape reality. Clear, vigorous, and humane, James writes philosophy for living rather than mere argument. A landmark of American thought, The Will to Believe remains a stimulating and accessible defense of hope, faith, and the active mind against paralysis and despair.

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William James (1842-1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist, a founder of pragmatism and modern psychology, whose vivid, accessible writing made him one of America's most influential thinkers.

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First published
1897
Reading time
About 7 hours
Pages
258
Language
English
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