The Divided Self of William James

by Richard M. Gale

This book offers a powerful new interpretation of the philosophy of William James. It focuses on the multiple directions in which James' philosophy moves and the inevitable contradictions that arise as a result. Richard Gale shows how relativistic tendencies can be reconciled with James' account of mystical experience. Such is the range of James' philosophy that this stimulating new interpretation will find readers among those interested in the history of modern philosophy and especially in pragmatism, as well as in the history of ideas, religion, and American studies.

Genres: Philosophy

376 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 1999

Reviews

[Chris Lawrence · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had high hopes, expecting an absorbing in-depth analysis of a fascinating mind. Perhaps it was, but not for me. I found it tortuous and heavy going and longed for it to finish.