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William James

American philosopher, psychologist, and pragmatist (1842–1910).

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William James was an American philosopher, psychologist, and pragmatist. Born on 11 January 1842 in Astor House, James died on 26 August 1910 in Tamworth at the age of 68.

Positions held include President of the American Psychological Association (1894) and President of the American Psychological Association (1904). Notable works include The Principles of Psychology, The Varieties of Religious Experience and Essays in Radical Empiricism. James studied at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

With a Wikipedia article in 124 languages, William James is No. 4,235 in the People and Position Index.

Born: 11 January 1842, Astor House
Died: 26 August 1910, Tamworth (aged 68)
Country: United States
Known as: Philosopher, psychologist, university teacher
Field: Science
Education: Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Languages: English
Children: 1
Wikipedia editions: 124