The Principles of Psychology, Volume 1 (of 2) by William James
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"The Principles of Psychology, Volume 1 (of 2)" by William James is a textbook published in 1890. This groundbreaking work explores four key concepts: stream of consciousness, emotion, habit, and will. James examines brain function, sensory perception, and illusions while challenging previous notions of human thought. He introduces the revolutionary James-Lange theory of emotion and explores how instinct and experience shape behavior. This influential volume helped establish psychology's credibility as a science
in America, impacting not only psychology but also philosophy and phenomenology for generations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | James, William, 1842-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Principles of Psychology, Volume 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Principles_of_Psychology |
| Credits |
Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Psychology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57628 |
| Release Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Last Update | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6835 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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