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William James

(1842–1910) Philosopher Kingdom of Great Britain

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William James says that effort is a rare gift we often ignore. He writes that the situations we face show who we really are. He also believes that changing how we think can change our whole life. He warns that beliefs that ignore reality lead to dead ends.

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William James was a philosopher from the Kingdom of Great Britain, best known for The Varieties of Religious Experience.

Quick Facts About William James

Born
January 11, 1842
Died
August 26, 1910
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
The Varieties of Religious Experience

About William James

William James was an American philosopher and psychologist. The first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, he is considered to be one of the leading thinkers of the late 19th century, one of the most influential philosophers and is often dubbed the "father of American psychology".

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