Evaluate James’ theory by using an example from your own life where you had a background belief, that belief came into conflict from new information or contradictions in your beliefs

American philosopher William James’ theory.

Module 7, Assignment 3: Truth & the American Way
Overview

In the lecture on William James you have to give a diagram to illustrate James’ account of truth acquisition and evaluation. Post that diagram below.

In this assignment evaluate James’ theory by using an example from your own life where you had a background belief, that belief came into conflict from new information or contradictions in your beliefs, and you resolved those contradictions through integration or elimination.

 

Evaluate James’ theory by using an example from your own life where you had a background belief, that belief came into conflict from new information or contradictions in your beliefs
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