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How does A Pluralistic Universe develop the theme of Temporal Reality and History?
Answer
A Pluralistic Universe by William James develops Temporal Reality and History across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Defends the reality of time, change, and history against the timeless, static perfection of the Absolute, asserting that genuine events and vicissitudes occur only in a pluralistic world.
James critiques a 'scientific' view of history that projects linear trends into the future, arguing that real development is rebellious to such static conceptualization.
Evidence in the book
- Appendix C: On the Notion of Reality as Changing
James critiques a 'scientific' view of history that projects linear trends into the future, arguing that real development is rebellious to such static conceptualization.