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William James: a contradiction.

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    Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences
    |April 1, 1977
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    This study identifies a key contradiction within William James's seminal work, Principles of Psychology. The research explores the implications of this inconsistency and its impact on understanding James's psychological theories.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • History of Science

    Background:

    • Analysis of William James's Principles of Psychology.
    • Examination of internal contradictions within the text.

    Discussion:

    • Exploration of the consequences stemming from the identified contradiction.
    • Investigation into the dating of specific psychological concepts in James's work.
    • Analysis of James's ambivalent stance towards Helmholtz's contributions.

    Key Insights:

    • A significant contradiction exists in William James's Principles of Psychology.
    • The dating of certain psychological aspects within James's work is ambiguous.
    • William James exhibited ambivalence towards Hermann von Helmholtz.

    Outlook:

    • Further research into the historical context of James's psychological theories.
    • Re-evaluation of the influence of Helmholtz on James's thought.
    • Deeper analysis of the impact of these contradictions on psychological discourse.