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Mentioned in 27 episodes

The principles of psychology

Book • 2013

Published in 1890, 'The Principles of Psychology' is a two-volume work that lays the groundwork for understanding psychological phenomena through a scientific lens.

William James discusses the relationship between mental processes and their underlying physical conditions, introducing key concepts such as the 'stream of consciousness,' the James–Lange theory of emotion, the importance of habit, and the concept of will.

The book is based on James's classroom lessons and avoids metaphysical explanations, focusing instead on empirical observations and physiological processes.

It has been influential in shaping the field of psychology and continues to be relevant today.

Mentioned by

Catherine Price

Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

John F. Demartini

Angela Duckworth

Mark Linsenmeyer

Susan Blackmore

Robert Zaretsky

Richie Davidson

Mentioned in 27 episodes

Mentioned by

Catherine Price

when discussing the impact of phones on our perception of time.

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Mentioned by

Steven Kotler

as a quote from a Harvard psychologist.

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Mentioned by

Paul Bloom

as a neglected classic in psychology, highlighting its insights and contemporary relevance.

Paul Bloom on the Psychology of Children, and the Morality of Empathy and Disgust

Mentioned by

Forrest Hanson

to illustrate a past belief in the immutability of personality.

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Mentioned by

Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

as an amazing work written by William James.

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Mentioned by

John F. Demartini

when discussing intuition and the importance of seeing both sides of a situation simultaneously.

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Mentioned by

BJ Fogg

as a book containing a chapter about habits that has been foundational for decades.

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Mentioned by

Angela Duckworth

in relation to a quote about happiness and expectations.

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Mentioned by

Robert Zaretsky

in the context of Simone Weil's understanding of attention, contrasting it with James's view.

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Mentioned by

Andrea Hiott

and

Harry Heft

as a key influence on Gibson's work and the concept of affordances.

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Mentioned by

Dallas Willard

as a scholarly resource with a chapter on the will, relevant to understanding desire's influence.

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Mentioned by

Paul Bloom

as a classic text in psychology, offering valuable insights despite its age.

Paul Bloom on Psych, Psychology, and the Human Mind

Recommended by

Richie Davidson

for its insightful writing on the mind.

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Mentioned by

Tamler Sommers

and

David Pizarro

as a famous and influential volume written by William James.

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Mentioned by

Steven Kotler

as the source of the "habit of inferiority" concept.

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Mentioned by

Dylan Casey

in relation to the phrase “blooming, buzzing confusion”.

Episode 89: Berkeley: Only Ideas Exist!

Mentioned when discussing the mind-stuff theory.

83 - Aetherism: A New Theory of Consciousness

Mentioned by

Mark Linsenmeyer

, who had taken a peek at it during their pragmatism episode, noting similarities in ideas.

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Mentioned when introducing William James as the father of American psychology.

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Mentioned by

Susan Blackmore

in relation to the importance of introspection.

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