Exploring the Life of William James Continued

26/11/2025 29 min Temporada 1 Episodio 121
Exploring the Life of William James Continued

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In this episode of the Noble American Lives Podcast, host William H. Benson delves into the life of William James, the acclaimed Harvard professor and American philosopher. Continuing from his fourth book, Benson discusses the impact of William James on psychology and philosophy, his teaching methods, and his personal life including the loss of his mother and the correspondence with his family. Touching on Jame's significant works like 'The Principles of Psychology,' the episode also highlights his thoughts on habit formation and his advocacy for mental therapy practices outside mainstream medicine. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:24 Overview of Previous Books 02:41 Current Episode: William James vs. Mary Baker Eddy 03:47 Biography of William James 14:45 William James' Academic Career 17:15 William James' Philosophical Contributions 23:03 William James' Later Life and Legacy