William james was the greatest creator and thinker of that era. He easily crossed the boundaries of philosophy, psychology and physiology. Pragmatism, as the representative of this school, has inspired several generations of thinkers in Europe and America, including Edmund Husserl, Bertrand Russell, john dewey and ludwig wittgenstein.

-SEP (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

Pragmatism can be said to be the only school with American brand and international influence.

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William james, that's a respectable genius.

-Whitehead (one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th century)

In James's works, his admiration for new ideas, his tolerance for different viewpoints and his mastery of multiple disciplines and angles made him stand on the shoulders of giants, far higher than his contemporaries. His viewpoint provides a set of thinking process based on past facts, proves the legitimacy of considering people's desires and needs when making decisions, and explains the significance of people's existence in this world.

-Harvard University Library