William James's scientific education

William James was sharply critical of scientific claims to absolute truth, but he began his career as a student and teacher of science. This apparent paradox can be best understood through an examination of James' scientific education. He came to his criticisms through the embrace of science as...

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Published in:History of the human sciences 1995-02, Vol.8 (1), p.9-27
Main Author: Croce, Paul Jerome
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Education
History of science
James, William (1842-1910)
Personal profiles
Psychology
Science
Science education
William James
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Summary:William James was sharply critical of scientific claims to absolute truth, but he began his career as a student and teacher of science. This apparent paradox can be best understood through an examination of James' scientific education. He came to his criticisms through the embrace of science as he had learned it in his youth.
ISSN:0952-6951
1461-720X
DOI:10.1177/095269519500800102