The Will To Believe: And Other Essays In Popular Philosophy [Hardcover]
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The Will To Believe: And Other Essays In Popular Philosophy [Hardcover]

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William James explores the relationship between belief, faith, and rational thought in this seminal philosophical work. A collection of essays that challenges conventional ideas about the nature of belief and its role in human life.

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The Will To Believe presents William James’s groundbreaking arguments about faith, belief, and the human mind. This collection of essays examines the philosophical foundations of how we form beliefs and the legitimacy of choosing to believe in certain propositions when evidence is insufficient or contradictory.

James challenges the strict empiricist view that we should only believe what can be proven through evidence. He argues that in matters of personal significance—such as religion, morality, and relationships—the will to believe plays a crucial role in shaping reality and human experience.

The essays cover diverse topics including religious faith, free will, and the nature of truth itself. James’s pragmatic approach to philosophy has profoundly influenced modern thought, making this work essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy of mind, epistemology, and the intersection of reason and faith.

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Author

William James
Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House
ISBN

9789373163765

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