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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."
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Mar 15, 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.
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 an individual adapt to their environment. He also wrote "The Principles of Psychology", a foundational text in the field.
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Sep 7, 2000 · 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 reflection that has ...
Oct 30, 2023 · William James was one of the most prominent thinkers in psychology, and is often called the father of American psychology. He is best known for: Functionalism; James Lange theory of emotion; Pragmatism "The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook," William James once wrote.
Aug 9, 2023 · Known as the "Father of American psychology," William James was a philosopher, psychologist and a leading thinker of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After completing medical school,...
William James. (1842-1910) (1872-1907) at Harvard. Established Harvard's Psychology Department. William James, philosopher and psychologist, was instrumental in establishing Harvard's psychology department, which at its inception was tied to the department of philosophy.