
William James
American philosopher and psychologist known for his work on human attitudes and the power of altering one's life
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Jun 14, 2016 • 26min
Episode #084 ... William James on Truth
Today we take a look at William James and his work on the concept of Truth.Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastX: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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May 13, 2010 • 42min
William James's 'The Varieties of Religious Experience'
American psychologist and philosopher William James is discussed in this episode. They explore his book 'The Varieties of Religious Experience' and its impact on the psychology of religion, influencing figures like Carl Jung and Aldous Huxley. Topics include distinguishing healthy mindedness, the transformative nature of tall stories, the significance of conversion stories, and James's views on the relationship between religion and science. They also discuss James's concept of the subconscious, his philosophy of pragmatism, and the positive effects of religion.

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Jan 24, 2023 • 14min
242 - How to Become Another Person
If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.– SenecaHow would your life be different if you viewed yourself as something you get to create and to become someone you admire? Are you living the life you want to? If you aren’t, how do you create big changes in your life? Today I want to talk about, rather than simply growing and getting better little by little, what if you transformed yourself into something completely different?Send us a textMy book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

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Jul 8, 2024 • 47min
Ep. 345: William James on Religious Experience (Part One)
Philosopher William James discusses religious experience as a sincere reaction to the world, more emotional than intellectual. The podcast explores personal connections to higher powers, confronting evil for deeper experiences, and the yearning for something beyond the ordinary. It delves into mystical encounters, comparing concrete perceptions with abstract concepts, and emphasizes the subjective nature of religious experiences.

Jul 12, 2024 • 37min
This Is Democracy – Episode 269: British Elections
Expert on British elections, William James, discusses recent UK elections, Brexit impact, Keir Starmer's leadership, UK's foreign policy post-Brexit, UK's relations with US, China, and global alliances. Reflects on British culture, politics, and Anglo-American relationship.