Profession: Father of American psychology
Biography: The first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, he was one of the leading thinkers of the late nineteenth century and is believed by many to be one of the most influential philosophers in American history.
He was the mind behind Pragmatism, America’s most important philosophical school.
Born: January 11, 1842
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Star Sign: Capricorn
Historical Events
- 1869-06-21 William James 'the Father of American Psychology' passes his medical examination at Harvard Medical School
Quotes by William James
- "A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."