The William James Reader Vol I

William James was the older brother of novelist Henry James, and a pioneering psychologist and philosopher. His works pushed the boundaries of psychology and helped shape the direction the field would grow in. Collected here are four of his most important books: Essays in Radical Empiricism, The Meaning of Truth, The Varieties of Religious Experience, and What is an Emotion? These books helped forge a field and remain as important today as when they were first written!

William James (1842-1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist widely regarded as one of the founders of modern psychology and a principal figure in the development of pragmatism. A professor at Harvard University, James's work bridged philosophy, psychology, and religious studies. His writings continue to shape discussions of truth, experience, and the nature of consciousness.