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William James

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

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Lived 1842–1910, aged 68United States
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  • Fame31.7
  • Momentum1.0
  • Academics rank#102
  • Wikipedia32.5K
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  • Era
    1842–1910
    Aged 68
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William James was an American philosopher and psychologist. The first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, he is considered to be one of the leading thinkers of the late 19th century, one of the most influential philosophers and is often dubbed the "father of American psychology".

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William James was an American philosopher and psychologist. The first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, he is considered to be one of the leading thinkers of the late 19th century, one of the most influential philosophers and is often dubbed the "father of American psychology".

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January 11, 1842
Died
August 26, 1910
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