"The Meaning of Truth" by William James is a philosophical exploration that follows his prior book, "Pragmatism", and considers the meaning of truth from a pragmatic perspective, carefully examining the relation between beliefs and reality, and the effects of this intersection. The author responds to criticisms of his pragmatic view while investigating the philosophical discussions about what truth means, accentuating its role in human experience. The book starts with a preface, preparing the reader for a discussion about truth, and highlighting its nature as something that evolves with ideas and is confirmed through experience. James describes the pragmatic view that true ideas are those that can be adopted and proven in real-world situations, contrasting this to older beliefs that concentrate solely on objective traits of truth. Through an engaging writing style, arguments are presented for the reader to think about the effects of pragmatism on how they understand truth, creating a framework for the ideas that will be discussed later.
The Meaning of Truth
By William James
Explore a world where truth isn't just a fact, but a dynamic process shaped by experience and practical application.
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About the AuthorWilliam James was an American philosopher and psychologist, and the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States. James is considered to be a leading thinker of the late 19th century, one of the most influential philosophers of the United States, and the "Father of American psychology."
William James was an American philosopher and psychologist, and the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States. James is considered to be a leading thinker of the late 19th century, one of the most influential philosophers of the United States, and the "Father of American psychology."
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