Friday Motivation: 'Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does' by American philosopher William James
Published on: Jan. 30, 2026, 7:31 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
William James, a pivotal American philosopher and psychologist, championed pragmatism, asserting that beliefs are true if they prove useful in real-world experience. His influential work, including 'The Principles of Psychology,' established psychology as a scientific discipline. James, often dubbed the 'father of American psychology', also explored religion through a personal, psychological lens, emphasizing individual experience.
