The Will to Believe: And Other Essays in Popular Philosophy
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The Will to Believe: And Other Essays in Popular Philosophy

by James, William

Publisher
Independently published
Pages
226
Language
English
Published
2009

Overview

William James's The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy brings together arguments about belief, action, and the practical limits of proof. The essays ask how people decide when certainty is impossible, and why human life often depends on commitment before full evidence arrives.

Readers interested in philosophy that speaks plainly will appreciate James's energetic, argumentative style. The Will to Believe suits anyone curious about pragmatism, religion, ethics, and the psychology of conviction, especially if they want ideas that remain tied to real decisions rather than abstract system-building. It is steady, readable, and easy to follow. It is steady, readable, and easy to follow. It is steady, readable, and easy to follow. It is steady, readable, and easy to follow.

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