A Pluralistic Universe · Character
James Ward
British psychologist and philosopher, referenced in pluralistic contexts.
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Also known as Mr. Ward, Ward
First appearance: lecture v the compounding of consciousness
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James cites Ward's expression that 'we are only as we are active' to support the idea that bare activity is synonymous with the sense of life.
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With F. H. Bradley (rivalry): Bradley and Ward are philosophical opponents, with Bradley defending absolute idealism against Ward's pluralistic and psychological approach. With F. H. Bradley (rivalry): Bradley and Ward…
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Bradley and Ward are philosophical opponents, with Bradley defending absolute idealism… How this plays out →
- F. H. Bradley
rivalry · negative
Bradley and Ward are philosophical opponents, with Bradley defending absolute idealism… How this plays out →
- F. H. Bradley
rivalry · negative
Bradley and Ward are philosophical opponents, with Bradley defending absolute idealism… How this plays out →
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