The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy

A collection of essays by philosopher William James, first published in 1897, presenting his philosophy of radical empiricism. The first four essays defend the legitimacy of religious faith, arguing for the individual's right to believe at personal risk.

Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.

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Other Non-Fiction›Philosophy›Nineteenth-century philosophy beyond Germany›Religion, doubt, and freethought

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