William James
Father of American psychology and philosopher
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πBiography
William James was an American philosopher, historian, and psychologist, and the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States. He is considered to be the leading thinker of the late nineteenth century and is believed by many to be one of the most influential philosophers the United States has ever produced.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Father of American Psychology
- β¦Founder of Pragmatism
- β¦Author of The Principles of Psychology
- β¦Gifford Lecturer
π¬Famous Quotes
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.
"Belief creates the actual fact.
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