The Dynamic Individualism of William James

James O. Pawelski

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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.

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

Sujets

• Philosophie
• Épistémologie
• Epistémologie
• Epistémologie
• Epistémologie
• Pragmatism
• Philosophy

Informations

• Publié par: State University of New York Press
• Date de parution: 01 février 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 2
• EAN13: 9780791479407
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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The Dynamic Individualism of William James

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The Dynamic Individualism of William James

JAMES O. PAWELSKI

State University of New York Press

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© 2007 State University of New York

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Library of Congress CataloginginPublication Data

Pawelski, James O., 1967– The dynamic individualism of William James / James O. Pawelski. p. cm. Includes bibiographical references and index. ISBN: 9780791472392 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. James, William, 1842–1910. 2. Individualism. I. Title.

B945.J24P20 2007 191—dc22

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

2006100302

For John Lachs, model, mentor, means of grace

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Contents

Acknowledgments Abbreviations of the Works of William James

Introduction

Part I:

Chapter 1:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 3:

Part II:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 5:

Part III:

Chapter 6:

Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Index

An Exploration of the Dynamic Individualism of William James

External Dimensions of James’s Individualism

Internal Dimensions of James’s Individualism

Eternal Dimensions of James’s Individualism

An Interpretation of the Dynamic Individualism of William James

Methods of Interpreting James

The Integration Thesis

An Application of the Dynamic Individualism of William James

Structured Wholeness: The Integration Thesis in Practice

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Acknowledgments

Although this book was written in solitude, it would never have been completed without the help of many dynamic individuals. To thank each adequately here is impossible; it would require a separate vol ume at least as long as this one. I have benefited greatly from the wisdom, knowledge, and nur ture of a great many teachers, mentors, and advisors. Among them are Douglas R. Anderson, James Campbell, Vincent Michael Colapietro, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Hermann Deuser, Richard M. Gale, William Joseph Gavin, Peter H. Hare, Richard E. Hart, Carl R. Hausman, Robert E. Innis, Dale Jacquette, Carl S. Keener, John J. McDermott, Gary J. Percesepe, Christopher Peterson, Paul Pyle, Martin E. P. Seligman, Richard Shusterman, John J. Stuhr, George E. Vaillant, and Carl G. Vaught. A host of friends and colleagues have supported me in big and small ways. I am especially grateful to Stacey Ake, Dana Arakawa, Jeff Barker, Sue Borelli, John Danisi, Alberta Ferrario, Gina Frieden, Jason Grim, Maya Gupta, Donna Hancock, Julie Hess, Thea Kokubun, Colin Koopman, Jeff Leach, Ruth Margraff, Beth Ondo, Betsy Rodriguez, Melanie Schmidt, Deb Schussler, John Shook, Christina Slenk, Jan Staab, Michael Stahl, Debbie Swick, and Amy Wenzel. Holly Marshall and Sharon Rider, in particular, have taught me much about epiphanic experience. I have been very fortunate to have the support and encourage ment of my parents John and Ruth Pawelski over many years. I am very thankful for their love and for the many important things they have taught me. I am also grateful for the increasing closeness I have felt with each of my siblings: Hope, Dan, and Paul. I would like to acknowledge the outstanding support of the folks at State University of New York Press. The professionalism and colle giality of my editor Jane Bunker, my production editor Ryan Morris, and their staff have made the process of publishing this book remark ably smooth and surprisingly easy. Excellent suggestions made by

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