William James

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Philosopher · United States

Date of birth: January 11, 1842
Died on August 26, 1910: Died at the age of 68; Would have turned 184 today

American philosopher, psychologist, and pragmatist (1842–1910)

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William James was a philosopher (United States). William James was born on January 11, 1842 in Astor House. Among other things, William James was known for National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences.

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Psychology

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Work by William James

Title	Year
Essays in Radical Empiricism	–
The Varieties of Religious Experience	–
The Principles of Psychology	–

Facts about William

Born: January 11, 1842 in Astor House
Died: August 26, 1910
Nationality: United States
Occupations: Philosopher, University teacher, Psychologist, Writer, and Physician
Languages: English
Education: Harvard University
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 89 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: January 11, 1842
Born on a: Tuesday
Zodiac sign: Capricorn

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In memory: Died at the age of 68
Today: Would have turned 184 today

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Groups

Name	From	To
National Academy of Sciences	–	–
American Academy of Arts and Sciences	–	–
Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences	–	–
Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei	–	–
American Academy of Arts and Letters	–	–
American Psychological Association	–	–

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