The Letters of William James, Vol. 2 by William James
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"The Letters of William James, Vol. 2" by William James is a collection of correspondence that sheds light on the personal and professional life of the renowned philosopher and psychologist, written in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The collection delves into James's thoughts on various subjects, including philosophy, psychology, and personal matters, offering readers insights into his intellectual pursuits and familial relationships. The opening of this volume captures the essence
of William James's life as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of his academic career. At this time, James finds himself shifting away from strict psychological inquiries to embrace broader philosophical questions, expressing a growing disdain for being labeled solely as a psychologist. Through a series of letters, he discusses his experiences in teaching and lecturing while reflecting on his fatigue and struggle with the demands of academia, culminating in an exhaustion that leads him to seek solace in nature. This portion of the work serves both as a personal diary and an intellectual manifesto, showcasing his evolving thoughts as he grapples with life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | James, William, 1842-1910 |
|---|---|
| Editor | James, Henry, 1879-1947 |
| Title | The Letters of William James, Vol. 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | James, William, 1842-1910 |
| Subject | Intellectuals -- United States |
| Subject | Philosophers -- United States |
| Subject | Psychologists -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38091 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Last Update | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1619 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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