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  1. Apr 25, 2024 · William James (born January 11, 1842, New York, New York, U.S.—died August 26, 1910, Chocorua, New Hampshire) was an American philosopher and psychologist, a leader of the philosophical movement of pragmatism and a founder of the psychological movement of functionalism.

  2. William James (January 11, 1842 – August 26, 1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist, and the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States. [1] James is considered to be a leading thinker of the late 19th century, one of the most influential philosophers of the United States, and the "Father of American psychology."

  3. Aug 3, 2023 · William James is often called the father of American psychology. He contributed significantly by founding the school of functionalism, focusing on how mental activities help individuals adapt to their environment. He also wrote The Principles of Psychology, a foundational text in the field.

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  5. Sep 7, 2000 · William James. First published Thu Sep 7, 2000; substantive revision Wed Nov 3, 2021. William James was an original thinker in and between the disciplines of physiology, psychology and philosophy. His twelve-hundred page masterwork, The Principles of Psychology (1890), is a rich blend of physiology, psychology, philosophy, and personal ...

  6. Oct 30, 2023 · William James was a psychologist and philosopher who had a significant influence on the development of psychology in the United States. Among his many accomplishments, he was the first to teach a psychology course in the U.S. and is often called the father of American psychology.

  7. Aug 9, 2023 · William James was a philosopher who was the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, earning him the title 'Father of American psychology.'

  8. As a professor of psychology and of philosophy at Harvard University, he became the most famous living American psychologist and later the most famous living American philosopher of his time.

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