Some problems of philosophy
Subtitle: a beginning of an introduction to philosophy
By: by William James ; introduction to the Bison Books edition by Ellen Kappy Suckiel.
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Lincoln
Language: eng
Number of pages: 236
Subjects: Philosophy
Description: "With the clarity that William James deemed obligatory, Some Problems of Philosophy outlines his theory of perception. The early chapters expose the defects of intellectualism and monism and the advantages of empiricism and pluralism. The novelty that enters into concrete perceptual experience, and that is disallowed by the rationalizing intellect, suggests exciting possibilities. Denied any absolute truth in an ever-changing world, privy to only a piece of the truth at any given moment, the individual can, with faith and good will, help create order out of chaos. Some Problems of Philosophy, published posthumously, represents an important advance in William James's thought."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Bison books"--P. [i].
Originally published: New York : Longmans, Green and Co, 1911.