The Will to Believe

This inspiring classic by William James is an impassioned defence of the right of a person to believe in something without prior evidence having presented itself.

This book was originally a lengthy lecture by James, first delivered to audiences in 1896. Setting out to defend the right of individuals to be religious irrespective of pure logic and reason, the lecture highlights many of the proven advantages conferred by the belief in a guiding divine force.

James deftly cites many real life ex...