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Article: Gale, Richard M. The Philosophy of William James: An Introduction.(Book Review)
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- Studies in the Humanities
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- December 1, 2004
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Gale, Richard M. The Philosophy of William James: An Introduction. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge UP, 2005.
The multi-faceted writings of William James have often led critics to borrow what they need from him in order to prove their ideas and discard the rest of his teachings. This is true of both those who are trying to elevate James into the pantheon of the greatest humanitarian thinkers in history and those who wish to tear down James for being the epitome of New World self-indulgence. Even Wittgenstein's use of James is famous for being highly personal, interpreting James's works from Wittgenstein's private perspective. Other scholars have chosen the biographical ...