The Principles of Psychology, Volume 2 (of 2)

"The Principles of Psychology, Volume 2" by William James is a detailed study from the late 1800s that looks closely at ideas in psychology, especially how we sense and see things, imagine, and think. It's a key book for understanding the complicated ways our minds work and how we experience the world. Early in the book, James talks about sensation and how it's different from perception, explaining that sensation is the most basic form of awareness, allowing us to experience our surroundings. He points out that as adults, we rarely have a "pure" sensation because memories and things we've learned change how we see things, turning them into more complex perceptions. With this foundation, William James explores how our different brain functions work together and shape our understanding of what is real, all from a psychological point of view.