Pragmatism and Other Writings Glossary

by William James

Pragmatism and Other Writings Glossary

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prejudices

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

flamboyantly

tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.

vitally

necessary to the existence, continuance, or well-being of something

fatiguing

cause (someone) to feel exhausted.

crannies

a small, narrow space or opening.

dissolve

close down or dismiss

habitually

the mode of one's being

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