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Introduction to William James
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In an extended essay with related texts, Mr. Reck presents a reappraisal of James' work which offers an excellent introduction to one of the most fertile and original minds America ever produced. An eight-part essay parallels and offers commentary on selections from Principles of Psychology, Briefer Course, Essays in Radical Empiricism, The Will to Believe, The Varieties of Religious Experience, Pragmatism, and A Pluralistic Universe. The author closely examines James' intellectual development, emphasizing the influence of his European education and experience, and assesses his relevance to contemporary philosophy. He also provides notes, a chronology of James' life, and a bibliography.

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  1. Cover
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  1. Half Title
  2. p. i
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  1. Series Title
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  1. Title Page
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  1. Copyright
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  1. Dedication
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  1. Preface
  2. Andrew J. Reck
  3. pp. vii-viii
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  1. Contents
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  1. Introductory Essay
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  1. 1 William James in His Setting
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  1. 2 Conception of Philosophy
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  1. 3 Psychology
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  1. 4 Psychology of Religion
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  1. 5 Pragmatism
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  1. 6 Radical Empiricism
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  1. 7 Pluralism
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  1. 8 The Contemporary Relevance of William James
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  1. Selected Texts
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  1. 1 The Stream of Consciousness
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  1. 2 Six Theses on Consciousness
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  1. 3 The Will to Relieve
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  1. 4 The Philosophical Meaning of Religious Experience
  2. pp. 148-159
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  1. 5 What Pragmatism Means
  2. pp. 160-168
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  1. 6 Pragmatism's Conception of Truth
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  1. 7 The Continuity of Experience
  2. pp. 174-179
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  1. 8 Monism, Pluralism, and the Faith-Ladder
  2. pp. 180-184
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  1. Chronology of William James' Life
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  1. Selected Bibliography
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  1. Notes
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  1. Index
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  1. A Selected List of Midland Books
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