Objective evidence and certitude are doubtless very fine ideals to play with, but where on this moonlit and dream-visited planet are they found?

William James

The Will to Believe

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Topic

Evidence Certainty

Author

William James

Source

The Will to Believe

Genre

Psychological literature Religious literature

Language

English

Time

1896 1890s 19th century

Occupation

Psychologist Academic Philosopher

From

United States

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Original Citation

James, William. "The Will to Believe." Philosophical Club of Yale University. Apr. 1896, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA. Lecture.

Current Citation

James, William. "The Will to Believe." William James: Essays and Lectures, edited by Richard Kamber. Routledge, 2016.

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Oscar Wilde
Source
De Profundis
Medium
Letter
Language
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Time
1897 1890s 19th century
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Citation

Wilde, Oscar. Letter to Lord Alfred Douglas. Jan.-Mar. 1897.