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From "Winds Of Doctrine: Studies in Contemporary Opinion" by Santayana, George
William James
An American philosopher and psychologist representing pragmatism and radical empiricism.
Core Belief
"The value of an idea lies in its practical consequences, and that truth is what works. He emphasizes the importance of experience and action in shaping our beliefs and understanding of the world."
Worldview
The world is a dynamic and ever-changing process, shaped by human action and experience. He emphasizes the importance of adapting our beliefs to the changing circumstances of life.
Personality
Pragmatic, democratic, and credulous. He is portrayed as someone who values experience and action over abstract theory, and who seeks to make philosophy relevant to everyday life.
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