The Correspondence of William James: William and Henry 1878-1884 (Volume 5) - Hardcover

James, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0813916887 ISBN 13: 9780813916880

Publisher: University of Virginia Press, 1997

Synopsis

This volume charts James's emergence into professional and personal maturity while chronicling the decisive steps he took toward resolving his notoriously protracted and difficult search for a profession. He published his first substantial signed articles and also undertook some shrewd academic maneuvering that would secure him a chair in philosophy despite his lack of formal training.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

William James, well known for his contributions to psychology and philosophy, occupies a secure place in American intellectual history.This fifth volume of a projected twelve-volume edition chronicles James's emergence into professional and personal maturity. During this period, James took decisive steps toward resolving his notoriously protracted and difficult search for a profession. he published his first substantial signed articles and undertook some shrewd academic maneuvering that would secure him a chair in philosophy despite his lack of formal training.

About the Author:

Ignas K. Skrupskelis is Professor Emeritus of Philosphy at the University of South Carolina and a lecturer at Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania. Elizabeth M. Berkeley was Editorial Coordinator of The Works of William James. John J. McDermott is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Texas A&M University.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Virginia Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0813916887
• ISBN 13: 9780813916880
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 677
• Editor: Skrupskelis Ignas K., Berkeley Elizabeth M.