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William James

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Noun

1. james, william james

United States pragmatic philosopher and psychologist (1842-1910)

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William James

see synonyms of william james
American psychologist and philosopher. A founder of pragmatism and functionalism, he developed an approach to intellectual issues that greatly influenced American thought. His works include The Principles of Psychology (1890) and The Varieties of Religious Experience (1902).

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