Jamesian
1
9.9
- adjective
- /ˈdʒeɪmziən/
- Formal
- In his book, the author explores a Jamesian approach to understanding consciousness and perception.
Examples
-
And in a William Jamesian sort of way, their very faith that things are going to work out helps to produce the outcome that they want now.
-
Perhaps what they were missing in part was a tradition of Jamesian pragmatism.
Academic text (2003) -
As a critic, Davenport was part Jamesian pragmatist, part "mystical" language philosopher.
Academic text (2008) -
Though Alford makes no reference to James, he shares with Owen Flanagan several assumptions that have Jamesian overtones.
Academic text (1993) -
He rode fence diligently around his Jamesian domain, alert to the threat of encroachment by other scholars, and for that proprietary stance, he was also chastised.
Academic text (1997) -
The lecture focused on Jamesian principles, emphasizing the importance of personal experience in shaping beliefs.
-
Many therapists today incorporate Jamesian ideas into their practices, blending philosophy with psychology.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Jamesian = James (transparent) = James + ian
Formed by adding the productive adjectival suffix '-ian' to the proper name 'James', indicating relation to William James's ideas.
Etymology
Jamesian comes from the name James and the ending -ian, which means 'of or relating to', like Victorian means 'of Queen Victoria'. When it refers to William James, 'Jamesian' describes ideas and teaching that focus on experience and the mind, so it points to his approach in psychology and philosophy.