WILLIAM JAMES, the well-known psychologist and philosopher, was born in New York on January 11, 1842, the son of the Swedenborgian theologian Henry James and brother of the novelist Henry James.

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William James was a British artist known for his depictions of Egyptian temples, London views, and Venetian scenes. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1769 to 1771, showcasing works such as The ...