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Author : Michael R. Slater
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780521760164
A new interpretation of James's ethical and religious thought focusing on the prominent role these views played in his philosophy.
Author : Frederick R. Bauer
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781440169311
James yearned to weave science and religion into a popular philosophy useful for the everyday life of everyday people of faith. He saw that many were defenseless in an increasingly agnostic, even atheistic culture. "Thousands of innocent magazine readers lie paralyzed and terrified in the network of shallow negations which the leaders of opinion have thrown over their souls," he wrote in 1882. To which he added, "If I, . . . like the mouse in the fable, have gnawed a few of the strings of the sophistical net that has been binding down [the human heart's] lion strength, I shall be more than rewarded for my pains." Were he to return, he would still be unhappy with the leaders of opinion but also with the responses of those who seek refuge in fundamentalist reliance on religious scriptures or who claim that religion is independent of modern 'scientific' discoveries. Building on William James on Common Sense and William James on the Stream of Consciousness, this third and final volume will show how James in 2009 might weave ancient truths and modern discoveries into a philosophy that would even more completely reward him for his pains.
Author : William James
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0674267354
Essays in Religion and Morality brings together a dozen papers of varying length to these two themes so crucial to the life and thought of William James. Reflections on the two subjects permeate, first, James's presentation of his father's Literary Remains; second, his writings on human immortality and the relation between reason and faith; third, his two memorial pieces, one on Robert Gould Shaw and the other on Emerson; fourth, his consideration of the energies and powers of human life; and last, his writings on the possibilities of peace, especially as found in his famous essay "The Moral Equivalent of War." These speeches and essays were written over a period of twenty-four years. The fact that James did not collect and publish them himself in a single volume does not reflect on their intrinsic worth or on their importance in James's philosophical work, since they include some of the best known and most influential of his writings. All the essays, throughout their varied subject matter, are consistently and characteristically Jamesian in the freshness of their attack on the problems and failings of humankind and in their steady faith in human powers.
Author : Sarin Marchetti
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1349560022
Marchetti offers a revisionist account of James's contribution to moral thought in the light of his pragmatic conception of philosophical activity. He sketches a composite picture of a Jamesian approach to ethics revolving around the key notion and practice of a therapeutic critique of one's ordinary moral convictions and style of moral reasoning.
Author : Bernard P. Brennan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Ethics
ISBN : UOM:39015008955828
Author : William James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Ethics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004554841
Here, in a single volume, are selections from the writings of William James that cover the entire spectrum of his work as psychologist, moral philosopher, pragmatist, and metaphysician. These selections concentrate on the theme of James's moral philosophy. Although James was acknowledged as one of the dominant philosophers of his time, his total moral perspective is not easy to grasp. This is because he never developed a fully unified statement of his position. Rather, his illuminating reflections on moral issues were scattered unsystematically throughout his writings. This volume focuses attention on writings that are at the heart of James's ethical perspective. -- Book jacket.
Author : Jacob L. Goodson
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780739190142
This edited volume demonstrates that a virtue-centered approach to the ethical life is a consistent feature of William James’s moral reasoning from the 1880s until his death in 1910. Little else, however, seems constant within James’s writings on moral philosophy and the ethical life, and this lack of constancy is what keeps James’s work of interest more than a century later.
Author : Michael R. Slater
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781139480123
This book offers a new interpretation of William James's ethical and religious thought. Michael Slater shows that James's conception of morality, or what it means to lead a moral and flourishing life, is intimately tied to his conception of religious faith, and argues that James's views on these matters are worthy of our consideration. He offers a reassessment of James's 'will to believe' or 'right to believe' doctrine, his moral theory, and his neglected moral arguments for religious faith. And he argues that James's pragmatic account of religion is based on an ethical view of the function of religion and a realist view of the objects of religious belief and experience, and is compatible with his larger conception of pragmatism. The book will appeal to readers interested in the history of modern philosophy, especially pragmatism, as well as those interested in moral philosophy, religion, and the history of ideas.
Author : William James
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781473365377
From one of nineteenth-century America’s leading philosophical thinkers, William James, this fascinating short essay is an engaging read exploring the reasons for war, and methods and resources to prevent conflict. The Moral Equivalent of War was written as part of an initiative to stir interest in international peace among US residents. First published in 1910, the Executive Committee of the Association for International Conciliation used this treatise to encourage civilians to support the movement promoting international peace. In this short essay, William James discusses the reasons for war in general and explores the various ways in which we can prevent it.
Author : Sergio Franzese
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110327830
William James's moral philosophy is neither a remaking of utilitarianism nor it is a theory of values as it is assumed by the majority of his interpreters. Instead James offers an ethical view consistently arising out of valorization of energy of his days, and effecting a counter-tendency to the two great popular scientific currents of the 19th century: the universalizing of Darwinism and the pessimistic ideologies of social entropy. James's ethics moves away from the traditional idealistic or utilitarian grounds and takes place against the background of an up-and-coming philosophical anthropology hinged on the primacy of action. Human activity, however, needs to be understood in relation to Energy as the fabric of the universe pervading the whole spectrum of being in a continuum in which humanity and divinty are strictly intertwined.
Author : William James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Belief and doubt
ISBN : HARVARD:32044017068255
Author : Ruth Anna Putnam
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997-04-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521459060
The most convenient and accessible guide to James currently available.
Author : William James
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Delve into the complex mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century with "Memories and Studies" by William James. Join James on a fascinating exploration of his memories, reflections, and intellectual pursuits as he invites readers into the inner workings of his brilliant mind. Experience the profound insights and philosophical musings that have made James a towering figure in the field of psychology and philosophy. Through his introspective essays and reflective prose, readers are treated to a deeper understanding of James's life, work, and enduring legacy. But amidst the exploration of James's memories and studies lies a fundamental question: What drives the relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding, and how do our memories shape our identities and perceptions of the world? Are there universal truths about the human experience that James's reflections illuminate? Delve into the complexities of the human psyche as James delves into topics ranging from psychology and philosophy to literature and religion. With each essay, readers are invited to ponder the mysteries of existence and the nature of consciousness. Are you ready to embark on a journey of intellectual discovery with "Memories and Studies"? Prepare to be challenged and inspired by James's thought-provoking insights and his relentless pursuit of truth and wisdom. Engage with the timeless wisdom of one of history's greatest thinkers as you immerse yourself in "Memories and Studies." Whether you're a student of psychology, philosophy, or simply a lover of ideas, James's essays offer something for everyone, inviting readers to expand their minds and explore new intellectual horizons. Join William James on a journey through the corridors of memory and the landscapes of thought. Let his reflections guide you on a path of intellectual exploration and self-discovery! Don't miss your chance to delve into the complex mind of William James. Purchase your copy of "Memories and Studies" now and embark on a journey of intellectual enlightenment that will leave a lasting impression on your mind and soul. ```
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0022054851
Author : Stephen S. Bush
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781107135956
A study of William James' philosophy of democracy and pluralism, and its relevance to modern debates.