William James was a pioneering American philosopher and psychologist who laid foundational theories in pragmatism and functional psychology. His work has profoundly influenced not only psychology but also philosophy and educational theory.
Of course, the whole discussion of having a right to believe without justification only makes sense on the possibility that it might be immortal to believe without justification. (see Clifford, The Ethics of Belief)
Great set of classic lectures today!
So amazing, the lecture is in 1968, but the voice is so clear. What equipments were used?
William James was a pioneering American philosopher and psychologist who laid foundational theories in pragmatism and functional psychology. His work has profoundly influenced not only psychology but also philosophy and educational theory.
Agreed. But I have difficulty with his writing style. I cannot define why, I just don't find it "reader friendly"
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Great video, thank you very much , note to self(nts) watched …… 1:03:06
Of course, the whole discussion of having a right to believe without justification only makes sense on the possibility that it might be immortal to believe without justification. (see Clifford, The Ethics of Belief)
2 objectives should be targeted: the content, the manner of delivering of it. 100 on both!
He sounds a lot like Hilary Putnam