William james biography timeline projects
William james functionalism.
William james biography timeline projects
| William James | |
|---|---|
| Philosopher & Psychologist | |
| Specialty | Pragmatism, radical empiricism, functional psychology |
| Born | Jan.
11, 1842 |
| Died | Aug. 26, 1910 (at age 68) Tamworth, New Hampshire |
| Nationality | American |
William James is considered to be one of the most stimulating and insightful American philosophers, as well as second of the three great pragmatists.
As the professor of philosophy and of psychology at Harvard University, William became the most popular living psychologist in American and later the most renowned living American philosopher of his time.
William james pragmatism
Evading the logically tight systems of European rationalists, William cobbled together a psychology full of philosophical implications and one that is enriched by his own psychological expertise.
Early Life
William James was born to Mary Walsh and Henry James in 1842 in New York City.
He came from an extremely affluent family. His father was interested in theology and philoso