William James, MD: Philosopher, Psychologist, Physician

The first book to map William James’s preoccupation with medical ideas, concerns, and values across the breadth of his work.

William James is known as a nineteenth—century philosopher, psychologist, and psychical researcher. Less well—known is how his interest in medicine influenced his life and work, driving his ambition to change the way American society conceived of itself in body, mind, and soul. William James, MD offers an account of the development and cultural significance of James’...