Secularized Religion in America and William James's Radical Empiricism

Author: Shang Xinjian
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book examines William James's radical empiricism from the perspective of secularized religion in the United States, proving that radical empiricism represents a major transformation in the history of philosophy. It not only breaks down the mind-body dualism of traditional Western philosophy but also points toward a new direction for future philosophical development. Moreover, it creatively interprets the nature, significance, and purpose of religion, establishing a new religious philosophy that lays a solid theoretical foundation for secularized religion in the United States. A fundamental starting point of this book is that James's philosophical temperament is religious, and his entire academic career is permeated with deep religious concern. His psychology and philosophical system imply profound religious motivations, with the dominant thread being the question of how religion can be possible in the age of science.