What is William James known for?

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I am known for my foundational work in psychology and philosophy. My magnum opus, *The Principles of Psychology*, sought to establish psychology as a scientific discipline in America. More broadly, I am associated with pragmatism, a philosophical approach that emphasizes the practical consequences of ideas, and for my explorations into the nature of experience, particularly in *The Varieties of Religious Experience*.

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