William James coined the phrase “the will to believe” to describe how our belief in something can make it true. That may sound weird, but it’s a hallmark idea of pragmatism, which says that something is true if it works, rather than if it is objectively the case.
Should We Cultivate A "Will to Believe"?
Should We Cultivate A "Will to Believe"?
Should We Cultivate A "Will to Believe"?
William James coined the phrase “the will to believe” to describe how our belief in something can make it true. That may sound weird, but it’s a hallmark idea of pragmatism, which says that something is true if it works, rather than if it is objectively the case.