William James 
The Principles of Psychology (Vol. 1&2) [EPUB ebook] 

William James (1842–1910) was a seminal figure in the field of psychology, philosophy, and the broad intellectual movements of his time. Born into a family of distinguished intellectual lineage—his brother was the novelist Henry James—William James became one of the most influential American thinkers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is often referred to as the ‘Father of American psychology, ‘ and his work laid the groundwork for many future theories and schools of thought. His key contributions to psychology are encapsulated in his magnum opus, ‘The Principles of Psychology’ (Vol. 1&2), published in 1890, which remains a significant reference for students and professionals in the field. This exhaustive work details facets of psychology ranging from consciousness to emotion, habit, and will, extensively exploring the human mind’s nature and functionality. Influenced by pragmatism and pluralism, James’s literary style in this and other works is known for its clarity, directness, and ability to engage both scientific and general readers. James’s philosophical inquiries, which he presented in accessible prose, have made his writings enduringly relevant, making him one of the most read and quoted psychologists and philosophers to this day. Beyond ‘The Principles of Psychology, ‘ James’s contributions to the philosophical movement of pragmatism and his ideas on the philosophy of religion, notably in ‘The Varieties of Religious Experience, ‘ have cemented his legacy as a groundbreaking thinker who straddled the line between scientific inquiry and philosophical discourse.