William James: Guided Reading

Jun 07, 2006 16:34

Hey All,

I've just been re-reading (and re-enjoying) William James' "Pragmatism" lectures. I know we've been trying a Neitzsche experiment in here for some time, but one of the principal problems with doing so is that the Gay Science is not available online in its full text. Also, god bless him, but Freddy really likes to ramble on sometimes, ( Read more... )

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nix_nevermind June 8 2006, 01:09:48 UTC
Let's do it!

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virtual_anima June 8 2006, 06:23:15 UTC
I'm done with finals, might as well!

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paulhope June 8 2006, 13:24:23 UTC
Well, that's convenient. I've been reading them for the first time just now. I'm totally game.

Too bad about the Nietzsche though. Maybe another time.

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Peirce paulhope June 8 2006, 13:48:18 UTC
Hey...would you mind if at some point I chimed in with a summary and link to a couple of Peirce's papers ("Fixation of Belief," "How to Make Our Ideas Clear") as part of the series? I've been reading them concurrently with James just recently and they really help inform each other. They are also clearly written and on-line.

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Re: Peirce epictetus_rex June 8 2006, 18:02:16 UTC
do it. or i'll ban you.

(joke)

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Re: Peirce paulhope June 8 2006, 18:41:02 UTC
This conversation is over!

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nanikore June 9 2006, 18:06:58 UTC
It's short

It's William James

How can I possibly say no

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