William James - Libros y biografía

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The strong earthquakes that disrupted the flow of Old Faithful sent scientists scurrying to find the cause. Little did they expect to find magma flowing into the old magma chamber of one of Earth's largest...

When Tex Hallman returns to town he thinks nothing will ever be the same again. A vicious gang has stolen his gold claim and controls the little mining town of Ouray. Two young ladies complicate his life...

This is a story of a young trapper's quest for a cache of Spanish gold hidden the southwestern USA.Matt's life becomes more complicated by the unexpected discovery of the woman of his dreams caught up...

Brian Cole returns to his Uncle's ranch after a long absence to find him murdered. While trying to solve the mystery, his own life is saved by a young lady, but things are complicated when he falls in...

In the second book of the Sykes Saga, Matt establishes a mountain ranch, and must hold it against predators, and rustlers.How can Matt protect his place and his loved ones from a threat he doesn't even...

Young Mark Kirkham was only looking for a job the day he was mistakenly chased and shot by Rangers for a stagecoach robbery in which he had no part. After being nursed back to health by a beautiful rancher's...

George and his friend Bill have been moved from their job in an Atomic Power Plant near Toronto, Canada, to work in a Central American country where they are installing a new atomic power plant purchased...

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William James was the older brother of novelist Henry James, and a pioneering psychologist and philosopher. His works pushed the boundaries of psychology and helped shape the direction the field would...

In The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature, Dr. William James takes aim at the nature of religion from a scientific/academic point of view-something that had, until this landmark...

William James believed that events could not be catalogued simply as a series of facts, but had to be considered through the lens of experience. Thus each person affects and modifies their own reality...

I should say first of all that the only emotions I propose expressly to consider here are those that have a distinct bodily expression. That there are feelings of pleasure and displeasure, of interest...

The Meaning of Truth is one of William James' most important books. It is a necessary read for anyone looking to understand the nature of truth. Does it exist independently of man or does man make truth...

The word pragmatism is used everywhere today, from business to sports to politics. Although the word hadn't yet entered everyday language when William James published "Pragmatism" in 1907, the philosopher...

Preeminent American philosopher and educator John Dewey (1859-1952) rejected Hegelian idealism for the pragmatism of William James. In this collection of informal originally published between 1897 and...

Money is important to all of us, without financial control and planning we cannot start to plan or even dream about the futures we want for ourselves and our loved ones.This concise book, which is an...

Join Barbara and Norman on a whirlwind adventure filled with laughter, mishaps, and unexpected twists! When these two unlikely companions cross paths in a supermarket car park, little do they know that...

In "The Cretan Insurrection of 1866-7-8," William James Stillman presents a meticulous examination of the uprising on the Greek island of Crete, a significant yet often overlooked event that embodied...

In "The Origin of Finger-Printing," William James Herschel meticulously chronicles the groundbreaking practice of using fingerprints as a method of personal identification. Written in a clear and engaging...

In "World Stories Retold for Modern Boys and Girls," William James Sly masterfully adapts timeless tales from various cultures, transforming them into accessible narratives for contemporary young readers....

« L'humanisme, dit un disciple de William James, consiste à apercevoir que le problème philosophique concerne des êtres humains, luttant pour comprendre un monde d'expérience humaine par les ressources...

In "A Pastoral Letter to the Parishioners of Frome," William James Early Bennett delivers a poignant exploration of faith and community, emphasizing the moral and spiritual obligations of parish life....

Craving an intellectually stimulating read? Dive into A Pluralistic Universe by William James, an influential thinker and psychologist who also happened to be the brother of acclaimed novelist Henry James....

Pessimism is an attitude of hopelessness towards life, a vague general opinion that pain and evil predominate in human affairs. How to overcome it? Is Life Worth Living? This book deals with the Pessimism...

Le raisonnement est une opération par laquelle l'esprit combine deux jugements anciens pour en tirer un jugement nouveau. (E. Durkheim)L'homme est un animal doté de raison, dit-on ; et l'intellectualisme...

Timeless Tales for Young Readers: 20 Books Adapted for Children encapsulates an array of literary gems, spanning centuries and continents. This anthology marries the timeless narratives of legends like...

Children's Library of Classics: A 20-Book Collection offers readers a rich tapestry of timeless tales and literary masterpieces curated for young audiences. This anthology spans an impressive range of...

Philosophy of Religion: A 50-Book Anthology offers a profound exploration into the depths of religious thought, doctrine, and philosophical inquiry. Spanning various epochs, this collection encompasses...

In '50 Spiritual Classics,' readers are invited to traverse an expansive and richly textured landscape of spiritual thought spanning centuries and continents. This anthology masterfully assembles a myriad...