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The Principles of Psychology (Volume II) is the second volume by William James' important work on the study of the human mind. As the first volume focuses on the theoretical foundations of psychology, this second volume applies those principles to practical problems and explores topics such as habit, attention, imagination, and reasoning. In the book, James emphasizes the importance of psychology as a practical science that can be used to solve real-world problems. James also explores the role of consciousness in our mental processes, arguing that it is not just a passive observer but an active participant in shaping our experiences. The author proposes that the human mind has the ability to choose between different courses of action and that this ability is essential to make decisions. Moreover, The Principles of Psychology (Volume II) is a landmark work in the field of psychology, offering a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the practical applications of psychological principles.

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William James was an American philosopher, historian, and psychologist. He was born on January 11, 1842, and died on August 26, 1910. He was the first teacher in the United States to teach a psychology course. James and Charles Sanders Peirce started the philosophical school called pragmatism, and James is also considered one of the founders of functional psychology. James studied medicine, physiology, and biology, and he started teaching in those fields. However, he was drawn to the scientific study of the human mind at a time when psychology was becoming a science. James's knowledge of the work of people like Hermann Helmholtz in Germany and Pierre Janet in France helped him get scientific psychology classes started at Harvard University. In the 1875-1876 school year, he taught his first experimental psychology class at Harvard.

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