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William James鈥攑sychologist, philosopher, and spiritual seeker鈥攊s one of those rare writers who can speak directly and powerfully to anyone about life鈥檚 meaning and worth, and whose ideas change not only how people think but how they live. The thinker who helped found the philosophy of pragmatism and inspire Alcoholics Anonymous, James famously asked, 鈥渋s life worth living?鈥� Bringing together many of his best and most popular essays, talks, and other writings, this anthology presents James鈥檚 answer to that and other existential questions, in his own unique manner鈥攃aring, humorous, eloquent, incisive, humble, and forever on the trail of the 鈥渆ver not quite.鈥�

Here we meet a James perfectly attuned to the concerns of today鈥攐ne who argues for human freedom, articulates a healthy-minded psychology, urges us to explore the stream of consciousness, presents a new definition of truth based on its practical consequences, and never forecloses the possibility of mystical transcendence. Introduced by John Kaag and Jonathan van Belle, these compelling and accessible selections reveal why James is one of the great guides to the business of living.