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Essays in Pragmatism (Hafner Library of Classics)

History

JAMES, WILLIAM

Americas

Free Press

The Emotions

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Lange, Carl Georg

Psychology & Counseling

Macmillan Pub. Co.

*.. .The feelings and experiences of each person continue to exist after death, and these can be perceived under certain conditions. In other words, each of us has a unique version of reality that makes up our own private world view..." SethIn THE AFTERDEATH JOURNAL OF AN AMERICAN PHILOSOPHER, Jane Roberts re-creates the attitudes and opinions of the turn-of-the-century psychologist William James-from an afterdeath point of view!The result is a fascinating account of what an individual experiences after physical death-how the dead remain aware of earthly events, communicate with one another, become aware of past lives. Moreover, there are unique insights into the nature of consciousness and ESP and a brilliant exposition on cultivating a useful optimism and practical faith in life.Original and timely, THE AFTERDEATH JOURNAL OF AN AMERICAN PHILOSOPHER goes to the very heart of man's eternal questions on life and death, shedding startling new light on the death experience, the very nature of human existence, and the continuity of personal identity.

Afterdeath Journal of an American Philosopher: The World View of William James

Religion & Spirituality

Roberts, Jane.

New Age & Spirituality

Prentice-Hall Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Standing at the crossroads of psychology and religion, this catalyzing work applied the scientific method to a field abounding in abstract theory. William James believed that individual religious experiences, rather than the precepts of organized religions, were the backbone of the world's religious life. His discussions of conversion, repentance, mysticism and saintliness, and his observations on actual, personal religious experiences - all support this thesis. In his introduction, Martin E. Marty discusses how James's pluralistic view of religion led to his remarkable tolerance of extreme forms of religious behaviour, his challenging, highly original theories, and his welcome lack of pretension in all of his observations on the individual and the divine.

The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature (Penguin American Library)

Self-Help

Death & Grief

Penguin Classics

The writings of William James represent one of America's most original contributions to the history of ideas. Ranging from philosophy and psychology to religion and politics, James composed the most engaging formulation of American pragmatism. 'Pragmatism' grew out of a set of lectures and the full text is included here along with 'The Meaning of Truth', 'Psychology', 'The Will to Believe', and 'Talks to Teachers on Psychology'.

Pragmatism and Other Writings (Penguin Classics)

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

William James's strong beliefs in a pragmatic theory of truth - that truth is only as relevant as its effect on us - lead to these absorbing essays on fact and belief. Within them is a fascinating theory of reality that suggests nothing is truly 'real' without examination through human empathy and experience. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

Great Ideas On a Certain Blindness in Human Beings (Penguin Great Ideas)

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Penguin Uk

The Varieties of Religious Experience is William James's classic survey of religious belief. With psychological insight and philosophical rigor, James wrote a truly foundational text for modern belief. Matthew Bradley's wide-ranging new edition--the most critically up-to-date and inclusive edition of James's masterpiece available in paperback--showcases ideas that continue to fuel modern debates on atheism and faith. His introduction stresses the book's significance in the relationship between religion and culture, discusses its ideas and their contemporary interest, and places the book within James's biographical, intellectual, and literary background. The explanatory notes identify key figures and contexts, and provide links with James's other work. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

The Varieties of Religious Experience (Oxford World's Classics)

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Oxford University Press

In his introduction to this collection, John McDermott presents James's thinking in all its manifestations, stressing the importance of radical empiricism and placing into perspective the doctrines of pragmatism and the will to believe. The critical periods of James's life are highlighted to illuminate the development of his philosophical and psychological thought. The anthology features representive selections from The Principles of Psychology, The Will to Believe, and The Variety of Religious Experience in addition to the complete Essays in Radical Empiricism and A Pluralistic Universe. The original 1907 edition of Pragmatism is included, as well as classic selections from all of James's other major works. Of particular significance for James scholarship is the supplemented version of Ralph Barton Perry's Annotated Bibliography of the Writings of William James, with additions bringing it up to 1976.

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

University of Chicago Press

A durable classic in the field, Psychology: The Briefer Course is developed on the structure of seventeen definitive chapters treating cryptic themes such as Habit, Stream of Consciousness, The Self, Attention, Conception, Discrimination, Association, Memory, Imagination, Perception, Reasoning, Emotion, Instinct, Will.

Psychology: The Briefer Course (Notre Dame Series in Great Books)

Reference

University of Notre Dame Press

In this abridged version of the famous 1903 text, Varieties of Religious Experience attempts to reconcile religion and science. A new introduction helps situate the work within the context of late nineteenth and early twentieth century intellectual currents, including psychology and philosophy for clearer comprehension.

The Varieties of Religious Experience (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)

Bedford/St.Martin's

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