William James letter to A.G. Dew-Smith, 1883 Dec. 1.

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William James letter to A.G. Dew-Smith, 1883 Dec. 1.

James writes from Cambridge to A.G. Dew-Smith, 1 Dec. 1883 expressing appreciation for the British Post Office and Dew-Smith, in connection with a discomfiting letter he received from a German correspondent. He also indicates he is preparing to visit Matthew Arnold, and pokes fun at Arnold's lecture circuit.

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James, William, 1842-1910

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William James (born January 11, 1842, New York City – died August 26, 1910, Tamworth, New Hampshire) was the preeminent American philosopher of his day. His reinterpretations of psychology and pragmatism were among his major contributions to world thought, and his work continues to reward study and inspire analysis. ...

Arnold, Matthew, 1822-1888

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Matthew Arnold's reflective, urbane poetry and novels thoughtfully express the social issues and religious confusion of Victorian England. He worked as a school inspector, and his belief in liberal education is a theme in his poetry and essays. From the description of Matthew Arnold letters, 1875-1886. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50209290 British poet. From the description of Letter to Mr. Williams [manuscript], n.y. March 21. (...

Dew-Smith, A. G.

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