On a Certain Blindness in Human Beings

William James�s strong beliefs in a pragmatic theory of truth � that truth is only as relevant as its effect on us � lead to these absorbing essays on fact and belief. Within them is a fascinating theory of reality that suggests nothing is truly �real� without examination through human empathy and experience. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves � and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives � and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.