Letters of William James

The Letters of William James is a collection of personal correspondence written by the renowned American philosopher and psychologist, William James. The book contains over 1,500 letters that James wrote to family members, friends, colleagues, and other notable figures throughout his life. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including James' philosophical and psychological ideas, his personal life, and his interactions with other intellectuals of his time.The book is organized chronologically, beginning with James' earliest letters in the 1850s and ending with his final letters before his death in 1910. The letters provide a unique insight into James' personality and intellectual development, as well as the social and cultural context of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The Letters of William James is an essential resource for scholars and students of philosophy, psychology, and intellectual history, as well as anyone interested in the life and work of one of America's most influential thinkers. The book is edited by Henry James, William James' younger brother, who provides insightful commentary and context for each letter.1920. This book contains volumes 1 and 2 of the original work. Whether William James was compressing his correspondence into brief messages, or allowing it to expand into copious letters, he could not write a page that was not free, animated, and characteristic. Many of his correspondents preserved his letters, and examination of them soon showed that it would be possible to make a selection which should not only contain certain letters which clearly deserved to be published because of their readable quality along, but should also include letters that were biographical in the best sense. In these volumes, his son has attempted to make a selection of the best of William James' letters and presents them to the public.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.