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William James  

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  • William James (1842–1910) was born to a wealthy family in New York City on January 11, 1842. His father, Henry James Sr., who was educated at Princeton Theological Seminary but rebelled against “Old Princeton” Calvinism, wrote prolifically regarding ethical and religious matters. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; James, William]

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