William James's the Will to Believe - Arthur Danto (1968)

Arthur Danto gives a lecture on William James and the notion of belief in 1968 at Cooper Union in New York.
#philosophy #williamjames #epistemology

[@shaleanichols2851]

Great set of classic lectures today!

[@insightful8813]

So amazing, the lecture is in 1968, but the voice is so clear. What equipments were used?

[@RudreshPandey]

William James was a pioneering American philosopher and psychologist who laid foundational theories in pragmatism and functional psychology. His work has profoundly influenced not only psychology but also philosophy and educational theory.

[@beerman204]

Agreed. But I have difficulty with his writing style. I cannot define why, I just don't find it "reader friendly"

[@cheri238]

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[@no42arak-st-floor44]

2 objectives should be targeted: the content, the manner of delivering of it. 100 on both!

[@nanashi7779]

He sounds a lot like Hilary Putnam