The Will To Believe: And Other Essays In Popular Philosophy

Here's a copy of The Will To Believe: And Other Essays In Popular Philosophy by William James – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 360 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

The Will to Believe: And Other Essays in Popular Philosophy" by William Jame is a seminal collection that defends the right to adopt beliefs without prior evidence when faced with genuine, momentous choices. In the title essay, James argues for the legitimacy of faith in personal and moral decisions. The volume explores topics like pragmatism, individual will, and religious experience, advocating for a philosophy rooted in human experience and freedom. It remains a foundational work in American philosophical and psychological thought.

Book details

• Author: William James
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 360
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1910

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The Will To Believe is written by William James.

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