How brave all these living things are
William James writes to his son
For many years, philosopher and psychologist William James had yearned to visit Yosemite. In 1898, at the age of fifty-six, he finally made the journey, spending two months amidst its awe-inspiring landscapes and natural wonders before delivering a series of lectures at UC Berkeley. While in Yosemite, he …
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Letters of Note to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.