Portrait of William James

William James

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1842–1910

American doctor, philosopher and one of the founders of modern psychology. He taught the first psychology course in the United States at Harvard, and his warm, clear writing on habit, attention and emotion is still quoted by psychologists and self-help writers alike.

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Who was William James?
William James (1842–1910): American doctor, philosopher and one of the founders of modern psychology. He taught the first psychology course in the United States at Harvard, and his warm, clear writing on habit, attention and emotion is still quoted by psychologists and self-help writers alike.
What can I read by William James on SeoJae Story?
Talks to Teachers on Psychology, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English original.
Is William James hard to read in English?
The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
Is there a Korean translation?
Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.