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William James: Pragmatism, Faith, and the Power of Will
Season 1 Episode 223
In this deep and thought-provoking episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore the life and mind of William James — one of the most influential philosophers and psychologists of the 20th century. Known as the father of American Pragmatism, James reshaped how we think about truth, faith, and experience.
We unravel his four cornerstone ideas:
- Pragmatism, the belief that truth is measured by its practical consequences.
- Voluntarism, the idea that will — not intellect — drives reality and human action.
- Fideism, the view that faith can be as rational as reason, and that belief itself has transformative power.
- Radical Empiricism, which claims that all knowledge is born from experience — not abstract logic.
Through vivid storytelling, metaphors, and psychological insights, we explore how James bridged science, spirituality, and self-development long before modern psychology did. From his battles with depression to his revelations on consciousness and faith, William James remains a guiding light for anyone seeking truth through experience, will, and belief.
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