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The Principles of Psychology, Volume 1 (of 2) — William James

The Principles of Psychology, Volume 1 (of 2)

William James

  • Essays
  • Book language: English
  • 779 pages

The Principles of Psychology, Volume 1 is a foundational treatise by William James, presented as a series of essays and chapters on mental life. It explores consciousness, habit, attention and the methods of psychology, inviting listeners to think deeply about how the mind works. Its clear, reflective prose makes it rewarding for anyone curious about early scientific psychology.

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Opening of the book

THE PRINCIPLES
OF
PSYCHOLOGY
BY
WILLIAM JAMES
PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY IN HARVARD
UNIVERSITY
IN TWO VOLUMES
VOL. I
NEW YORK
HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY
1918
TO
MY DEAR FRIEND
FRANÇOIS PILLON.
AS A TOKEN OF AFFECTION,
AND AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF WHAT I OWE
TO THE
CRITIQUE PHILOSOPHIQUE.

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Contents

  1. THE PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY
  2. WILLIAM JAMES
  3. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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