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The Influential Lives of the James Family: Philosophy, Literature, and Legacy

Discover the profound influence of the James family, particularly the notable figures William James and Henry James, on philosophy and literature. William, a trailblazer in pragmatism, explored themes of belief and truth, while his brother Henry crafted masterpieces like "The Portrait of a Lady." Both were deeply connected with their contemporaries, influencing and being influenced by notable thinkers and writers. Through their interests, hobbies, and groundbreaking works, they left an indelible mark on American thought and culture.

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The Influential Lives of the James Family: Philosophy, Literature, and Legacy

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  2. William James Spouse: Alice H. Gibbens Education: Harvard University School of thought: Pragmatism Interests: Philosophy, Psychology, Philosophy of Religion, Art, Epistemology, languages (fluent in 5) Hobbies: Writing, Reading, Public Speaking, Speaking with the other world, Running experiments Coined phrases: Cash Value Quote: “Our belief in truth itself ... what is it but a passionate affirmation of desire, in which our social system backs us up?” Friends: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Charles Peirce, Josiah Royce, John Dewey, Ernst Mach, Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Jr, Sigmund Freud Photos:

  3. Henry James Relationship status: Single Education: Harvard University Awards: Order of Merit Interests: Literature, Law, Travel, Countries other than America Hobbies: Writing, Reading, Letter writing Major Works: The Turn of the Screw, The Portrait of a Lady, The Wings of a Dove, Daisy Miller, The Ambassadors Quote: “It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.” “Life is a predicament which precedes death.” Friends: Ellen Temple, Katherine Temple, Mary Temple, Helen Perkins, Charles Eliot Norton, Arthur Sedgwik, Lizzie Boott, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr, William Howells, Thomas Perry Photos:

  4. Alice James Relationship status: its complicated with Katherine Loring Education: no formal education Occupation: History teacher Interests: Reading, Sleeping Hobbies: Journaling, Reading, criticizing others Quote: “How sick one gets of being "good," how much I should respect myself if I could burst out and make everyone wretched for twenty-four hours; embody selfishness.” “The difficulty about all this dying, is that you can't tell a fellow anything about it, so where does the fun come in?” Friends: Katherine Loring, Henry James Photos:

  5. Henry James, Sr. Spouse: Mary James Children: William, Henry, Garth, Robertson, Alice Education: Union College, Princeton Theological Seminary School of thought: Naturalism, Fourierism Religion: Presbyterian Interests: Religion, Spiritual Regeneration Hobbies: Writing, Solitary confinement Quotes: "The bent of my nature is towards affection and thought rather than action. I love the fireside rather than the forum." Friends: Thomas Carlyle, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Bronson Alcott, William Thackeray Photos:

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