"William James' Thought Explored by Will Durant"

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9 жыл бұрын

Embark on a philosophical journey into the profound ideas of William James, the influential American philosopher and psychologist known for his contributions to pragmatism and the philosophy of mind. Join the esteemed historian, Will Durant, as he delves into the intricate concepts of James's philosophy in this enlightening video.
🧠 Explore Durant's insightful commentary as he covers the following key aspects of William James's philosophy:
James's early life and his pivotal role in the development of American philosophy
The foundational principles of pragmatism and their impact on James's philosophical outlook
James's exploration of the philosophy of mind, consciousness, and the nature of reality
The concept of radical empiricism and James's ideas on perception and experience
The enduring relevance of James's philosophy in psychology, philosophy, and the study of consciousness
James's contributions to the study of religion, ethics, and the human experience

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@poojatripathi222 4 жыл бұрын

I get flown away by every turn of words and swift lines of will durants so subtle and witty each composition of his strings of words are... his story of philosophy

@dustinmasterson411 2 жыл бұрын

It's like a concert!

@davyroger3773 2 жыл бұрын

Much prefer Will Durants biographical history of philosophy to Betrand Russel's

@richardwalton3798 2 жыл бұрын

Grover Gardner is one of the greatest narrators extant, Will Durant's THE STORY OF PHILOSOPHY is a great introduction for beginners.

@tzmythos 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to have found this. Thank you. I do not agree with all that James writes, especially in his later writings, but he always inspires to me think deeply about what I believe and how to live my life.

@Relaxingwithbirds 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rocky. 😊🙏

@kenthomas856 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rocky. Would like some on Hume.

@mm09923 4 жыл бұрын

Great lecture! One minor correction: Peirce is pronounced ‘purse.’ Thank you!

@dustinmasterson411 2 жыл бұрын

I have this hope that with his "last sentences" ending with, "farewell", it was perhaps a nod to the way Seneca ended his "moral letters".

@Hermetic_ 6 жыл бұрын

Good upload. Thanks. What is the connection to Blatvatsky?

@maryrobertson5250 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Wil Durant truly holds high William James body of work, yet I feel he has not grasped the working process to James in depth nature of truth. This following statement does not take away from James 'knowings', although it does in point show Will Durant's need to know to understand. ...the feeble membrane of its' mother...metaphysics? The last book 'The Varieties of Religious Experience', published in 1903 after his death brings into focus William James aetheric refinement of distillment the fine ethers of the rarified mind's eye. William James flows comfortably with and within the streaming fluidity of the expansive consciousness, delivering as an innate, universal motherbirth nature of its' Oneness. Be as the river Current brings The divine waters Upon the deep Into welcome well Of curiousity's learned knowing Light dawns on those Who dwell near mystic musing Where ripples vibrate The part and the whole To the one who abides Down by the river. In memory of the mindfully sweet William James. ♡