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A Pluralistic Universe / Hibbert Lectures at Manchester College on the Present Situation in Philosophy

By William James
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A series of lectures surveys rival philosophical temperaments, contrasts empiricism and rationalism, and mounts a sustained critique of monistic idealism that posits a single absolute to absorb all relations. The author examines how absolutist reasoning produces regress and intellectual overreach, analyzes Hegelian dialectic and related arguments, and defends a pluralistic account in which finite experiences, relations, and diversity are real and irreducible. Emphasizing practical consequences and lived experience as guides for metaphysical choice, the work urges openness to pluralism while connecting metaphysical outlooks to moral and religious considerations.

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William James

William James (1842-1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist, widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the development of pragmatism and functional psychology. His influential works, including "The Principles of Psychology" and "The Varieties of Religious Experience," explore the intersections of philosophy, psychology, and spirituality. James's approach emphasized the practical implications of ideas and the importance of individual experience, making significant contributions to both philosophy and the emerging field of psychology. His lectures and essays continue to resonate, reflecting his belief in the pluralistic nature of reality and the value of diverse perspectives.

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