E4. William James

E4. William James

Becoming Who We Are by Dr. C
E4
Aug 27, 2026
01:11:47

Episode notes

READING

"The Will to Believe"

CHAPTERS

0:01:15 Introduction

0:06:05 Section 1 (genuine option)

0:12:22 Section 2 (psychology of human opinion)

0:19:01 Section 3 (the willing nature)

0:25:32 Section 4 (thesis) 0:31:31 Section 5 (faith in truth)

0:35:13 Section 6 (criterion for truth)

0:40:05 Section 7 (quest for the avoidance of error)

0:45:34 Section 8 (suspension of judgment)

0:49:44 Section 9 (when the passional nature decides)

1:00:19 Section 10 (courage)

1:08:38 Conclusion

NOTES

William James Lecture Listening Notes