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Book SynopsisAt the turn of the twentieth century, William James was America's most widely read philosopher. This title details James' contributions to experimental psychopathology, psychical research, and the psychology of religion.
Trade Review"Taylor argues convincingly that throughout his life James was concerned with the totality of human experience, of which waking consciousness is but one aspect. Taylor concludes that the implications of James's person-centered, humanistic thought can bridge the gap between experimental and clinical psychology."--Library Journal "While James did fight labels all his life, he also created labels for the niches from which he could do strategic work. Taylor's patient examinations help us see that William James was both a hedgehog and a fox... Taylor's method of sticking with primary, often overlooked, texts proves itself adequate to casting new light on James, a goal often publicized but rarely achieved."--Tom D'Evelyn, Boston Book Review
Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsCh. 1An Outline of the Problem3Ch. 2Consciousness: The Focus of Experimental Psychology at Harvard before 18909Ch. 3Consciousness and the Subconscious: The Conundrum of The Principles25Ch. 4The Reality of Multiple States: Abnormal Psychology and Psychical Research40Ch. 5Mystical Awakening: An Epistemology of the Ultimate82Ch. 6The Anti-Jamesean Movement97Ch. 7James's Rejoinder: A Critique of Experimentalism in Psychology112Ch. 8James's Final Statement to Psychologists140Notes155Annotated Bibliography181Index209
