The Letters of William James, Vol. 1 by William James
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| Author | James, William, 1842-1910 |
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| Editor | James, Henry, 1879-1947 |
| Title | The Letters of William James, Vol. 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Letters of William James, Vol. 1" by William James is a collection of correspondence written in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Edited by his son, Henry James, the letters provide an intimate glimpse into the personal and philosophical reflections of one of America's greatest thinkers. Through these letters, readers are invited to explore James's life, thoughts on psychology, philosophy, and his experiences, shedding light on his character and intellectual journey. The opening of the collection includes a preface by Henry James, who outlines the intent behind this selection of letters. He emphasizes that the correspondence captures not just the vividness of James's writing style but also provides biographical insights into his upbringing, family dynamics, and the influences that shaped his thought. The initial letters chronicle his early years, his academic pursuits at Harvard, and his relationships with family and friends, portraying a young man navigating the challenges of education, health, and identity. The tone is both playful and reflective, revealing William James's vibrant personality while setting the stage for the deeper exploration of his philosophical discourse in subsequent letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | James, William, 1842-1910 |
| Subject | Intellectuals -- United States |
| Subject | Philosophers -- United States |
| Subject | Psychologists -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40307 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 308 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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