The dynamic individualism of William James / James O. Pawelski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pawelski, James O., 1967-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Individualism.

James, William, 1842-1910.

James, William.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (207 p.)

Place of Publication:

Albany, NY : State University of New York Press, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Dynamic Individualism of William James analyzes James's rich and complex thought through an examination of his individualism. A central theme of James's writings, individualism underlies his basic views on freedom, society, government, psychology, education, religion, pragmatism, and metaphysics—yet, until now, no one has undertaken a careful study of this important aspect of James's thought. With close readings of texts that include The Principles of Psychology, The Varieties of Religious Experience, and A Pluralistic Universe, James O. Pawelski engages the range of contexts in which James discusses individualism, offers a refreshingly new reading of his work, and, in seeking to resolve James's own psychology, presents an original and convincing case for his dynamic individualism.

Contents:

Intro

The Dynamic Individualism of William James

Contents

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations of the Works of William James

Introduction

PART I. An Exploration of the Dynamic Individualism of William James

1. External Dimensions of James's Individualism

2. Internal Dimensions of James's Individualism

3. Eternal Dimensions of James's Individualism

PART II. An Interpretation of the Dynamic Individualism of William James

4. Methods of Interpreting James

5. The Integration Thesis

PART III. An Application of the Dynamic Individualism of William James

6. Structured Wholeness:The Integration Thesis in Practice

Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Index

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

U

V

W

Z.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-178) and index.

ISBN:

9780791479407

0791479404

9781435626911

1435626915

OCLC:

191684670