William James (1842-1910) was both a philosopher and a psychologist,
nowadays most closely associated with the pragmatic theory of truth. The
essays in this Companion deal with the full range of his thought,
including technical philosophical issues, religious speculation, moral
philosophy and political controversies of his time. New readers and
nonspecialists will find this the most convenient and accessible guide
to James currently available. Advanced students and specialists will
find a conspectus of recent developments in the interpretation of James.