The Meaning of Truth

Name: The Meaning of Truth
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: William James
ISBN: 9781787366459

Author: William James

Narrator: George Easton

Unabridged: 5 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Interactive Media

Published: 03/28/2023

Categories: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Synopsis

"The Meaning of Truth" by William James is a philosophical exploration of the nature of truth and its role in human life. James argues that truth is not a static, absolute concept, but rather a dynamic and evolving process that is shaped by the experiences and perspectives of individual human beings. He proposes a pragmatic theory of truth, which emphasizes the practical consequences of beliefs and actions rather than their correspondence to an objective reality. Throughout the book, James engages with the ideas of other philosophers, including Plato, Kant, and Hegel, and critiques their views on truth. He also examines the implications of his pragmatic theory for various areas of inquiry, such as religion, science, and morality. James ultimately suggests that the pursuit of truth should be seen as a vital part of human life, as it enables individuals to better understand and navigate the world around them. Read in English, unabridged.

About William James

American psychologist and philosopher William James (1842-1910), brother of novelist Henry James, was a groundbreaking researcher at Harvard University and one of the most popular thinkers of the nineteenth century. Among his many works are Principles of Psychology and Human Immortality.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Isaac on November 26, 2019

I love the concept of pragmatism that’s expounded upon in this book. This book is not a book that should be read solely for leisure. The philosophies discussed in this book are designed to really help you to objectively look at your life. If you want to enhance your intelligence then this book is ju......more

Goodreads review by Niko on January 08, 2025

Not as strong as its prequel, pragmatism, but contains many important arguments and insights.......more

Goodreads review by Jana on March 24, 2016

In this collection of short, rather informal essays, William James responds to critics of his presentation of truth in his prior book, Pragmatism where he defines truth as a relation of concepts to facts or realities. On his account, the existence of “truth” depends on there being a knower or concep......more

Goodreads review by Gökhan on July 12, 2022

Pragmatik bakış açısını anlamaya dair. Sorgulamalar yaptıran, eleştirilere cevap yazılarında farklı yanlış anlamalara cevap vermeye çalışan bir kitap. Gerçeklik, bilme ve hakikat detaylıca sorgulanıyor.......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on January 06, 2020

Philosophy, for me, tends to be built around using lots of words to explain a single word, and then having to use lots of words to explain each of the words used for the first explanation, and everything gets tangled into a knot. I do love philosophy, I just tend to not like philosophers. William Ja......more