Despite the modesty of its title, the publication of this book in 1899 was a significant event. It marked the first application of the relatively new discipline of psychology, and specifically of James's theses in The Principles of Psychology, to educational theory and classroom practice. The book went through twelve printings in as many years and has never been out of print. Among its innovative features were James's maxims "No reception without reaction" and "No impression without expression"; a new emphasis on the biology of behavior and on the role of instincts; and discussions of the relevance to elementary school education of what is known about will, attention, memory, apperception, and the association of ideas. Appended to the fifteen talks to schoolteachers were three talks to college students, as pertinent today as when they were written: "The Gospel of Relaxation," "On a Certain Blindness in Human Beings," and "What Makes a Life Significant?"

James engages in reflections on education and life, addressing teachers on psychology and students on life's ideals in this insightful collection of talks. Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals by James: Delve into the insightful wisdom of William James with Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals. In this enriching collection of lectures, James provides a profound exploration of psychology and imparts valuable life lessons to students. Engage with his timeless teachings that continue to resonate in both the educational and personal spheres. Why This Book? William James's Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals serves as a beacon of knowledge, offering educators and students alike a deep understanding of psychology and the ideals that shape our lives. James's eloquent discourse inspires reflection and personal growth. William James, an American philosopher and psychologist, leaves an indelible mark on the fields of education and psychology. This collection stands as a testament to his enduring influence on the understanding of the human mind and life's ideals.

William James gave public lectures on psychology to the Cambridge teachers in which he explained the psychology he had developed in his "Principles of Psychology" and offered ideas on applying the science of psychology to the art of education. This book contains the substance of his lectures not only given to the Cambridge teachers but to the students as well._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_