A Stroll with William James
352 pages
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6 x 9
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© 1983
With this book, Jacques Barzun pays what he describes as an "intellectual debt" to William James—psychologist, philosopher, and, for Barzun, guide and mentor. Commenting on James's life, thought, and legacy, Barzun leaves us with a wise and civilized distillation of the great thinker's work.
"This book contains the central constructive thesis upon which its author's profound reputation is based. It is, in itself, an education in the liberal arts."
"James anticipated the second half of the 20th century; relativism and urgent existentialism are more than implicit in his thinking. However, he was also an old-fashioned Yankee stoic, skeptical but always yearning for a faith he knew he would never really have. In this book he emerges as a friend to a distinguished contemporary historian--Jacques Barzun's intellectual guide and moral example. Somewhere in the universe the ardent, robust walker William James must be quietly delighted at receiving this eloquent and wise testimonial."
Contents
A Personal Note
Prologue
The Man
The Masterpiece
The Test of Truth
The Varieties of Experience
Freedom and Risk
The Reign of William and Henry
Beyond the Conscious Mind
The Genius
Epilogue-Anthology
Chronology
Reference Notes
Index of Names and Isms
Prologue
The Man
The Masterpiece
The Test of Truth
The Varieties of Experience
Freedom and Risk
The Reign of William and Henry
Beyond the Conscious Mind
The Genius
Epilogue-Anthology
Chronology
Reference Notes
Index of Names and Isms
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