Born: 11 January 1842 · Died: 26 August 1910 · Age at death: 68
How old was William James when he died?
William James died aged 68. He was born on 11 January 1842 and died on 26 August 1910.
American philosopher and psychologist who wrote The Principles of Psychology and helped found the school of pragmatism
Did you know?He originally trained as a physician and was the elder brother of the celebrated novelist Henry James.
Quick facts
Date of birth11 January 1842
Date of death26 August 1910
Age at death68
Cause of deathHeart failure
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceAstor House, United States
Occupationphilosopher, psychologist, university teacher
Editor's Take:
William James was the father of American psychology and one of its most readable writers. He trained as a doctor at Harvard but was drawn to questions about the mind. He taught the first psychology course in the United States. His huge Principles of Psychology described thought as a flowing "stream of consciousness". As a philosopher he helped found pragmatism, which judges ideas by their practical effects. He also studied religious experience with rare open-mindedness. His brother was the novelist Henry James.
Key Milestones
1869: Medical degree – Harvard
1875: Psychology – first US course
1890: Principles of Psychology
1902: Varieties of Religious Experience
William James (January 11, 1842 – August 26, 1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist.
William James's birthday is January 11. He was born on January 11, 1842 in Astor House, United States.
How old was William James when he died?
William James died on August 26, 1910, aged 68.
Who shares a birthday with William James?
Famous people who share William James's January 11 birthday include Alexander Hamilton, Matteo Renzi, Theodosius I, Kailash Satyarthi and Albert Hofmann.
