Be Not Afraid of Life: In the Words of William James
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- Jan 10, 2023
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- 2023
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- Philosophy
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William Jamesâpsychologist, philosopher, and spiritual seekerâis one of those rare writers who can speak directly and powerfully to anyone about lifeâs meaning and worth, and whose ideas change not only how people think but how they live. The thinker who helped found the philosophy of pragmatism and inspire Alcoholics Anonymous, James famously asked, âis life worth living?â Bringing together many of his best and most popular essays, talks, and other writings, this anthology presents Jamesâs answer to that and other existential questions, in his own unique mannerâcaring, humorous, eloquent, incisive, humble, and forever on the trail of the âever not quite.â
Here we meet a James perfectly attuned to the concerns of todayâone who argues for human freedom, articulates a healthy-minded psychology, urges us to explore the stream of consciousness, presents a new definition of truth based on its practical consequences, and never forecloses the possibility of mystical transcendence. Introduced by John Kaag and Jonathan van Belle, these compelling and accessible selections reveal why James is one of the great guides to the business of living.