The James, William 1842-1910 creator James, Henry 1879-1947 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Letters of William James, Vol. 2" by William James is a collection of correspondence that sheds light on the personal and professional life of the renowned philosopher and psychologist, written in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The collection delves into James's thoughts on various subjects, including philosophy, psychology, and personal matters, offering readers insights into his intellectual pursuits and familial relationships. The opening of this volume captures the essence of William James's life as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of his academic career. At this time, James finds himself shifting away from strict psychological inquiries to embrace broader philosophical questions, expressing a growing disdain for being labeled solely as a psychologist. Through a series of letters, he discusses his experiences in teaching and lecturing while reflecting on his fatigue and struggle with the demands of academia, culminating in an exhaustion that leads him to seek solace in nature. This portion of the work serves both as a personal diary and an intellectual manifesto, showcasing his evolving thoughts as he grapples with life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-11-22 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified James, William, 1842-1910 Intellectuals -- United States Philosophers -- United States Psychologists -- United States B Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38091 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38091 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133853.0 38091