William James by Gerald E Myers
A comprehensive interpretative and critical study of one of America's foremost philosophers and psychologists. Gerald Myers traces William James's life and career and then uses this biographical information to illuminate his writings and ideas.
"Myers's monumental examination of James's life and thought is a major contribution to the literature, and destined to become the definitive treatment for decades" Stphen P. Stich, Times Literary Supplement "The most comprehensive, thorough, and convincing critique of James's thought ever written." James Hoopes, ISIS "An intellectual guide to William James's philosophy that will clarify James's important place in American philosophy and psychology." Aaron A. Rhodes, New York Times Book Review "The most informed study of William James's life and thought to appear in the last fifty years." Morton White, New Republic "It takes its place among the very best of Jamesian scholarship.... Myers has produced a historically informed, conceptually sophisticated reconstruction and critique of the various aspects of James's thought." David E. Leary, American Scientist "A masterful exploration of the vivid and wonderful mind of America's greatest philosopher." Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. "A truly monumental work." Frederick Burkhardt, General Editor, The Works of William James"
Gerald E. Mayers is professor of philosophy at Queens College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300089172 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300089171 |
| Title | William James |
| Author | Gerald E Myers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2001-03-11 |
| Number of pages | 672 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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