num_pages: 384
description: A compelling collection of the life-changing writings of William JamesWilliam James--psychologist philosopher and spiritual seeker--is one of those rare writers who can speak directly and powerfully to anyone about life's meaning and worth and whose ideas not only change how people think but how they live. The thinker who helped found the philosophy of pragmatism and inspire Alcoholics Anonymous James famously asked is life worth living? Bringing together many of his best and most popular essays talks and other writings this anthology presents James's answer to that and other existential questions in his own unique manner--caring humorous eloquent incisive humble and forever on the trail of the ever not quite.Here we meet a James perfectly attuned to the concerns of today--one who argues for human freedom articulates a healthy-minded psychology urges us to explore the stream of consciousness presents a new definition of truth based on its practical consequences and never forecloses the possibility of mystical transcendence. Introduced by John Kaag and Jonathan van Belle these compelling and accessible selections reveal why James is one of the great guides to the business of living.
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title: Be Not Afraid of Life: In the Words of William James
publisher: Princeton University Press