22 JUNE 1912, Page 27

Essays in Radical Empiricism. By William James. (Long- mans and

Co. 4e. 6d. net.)—The epistemological theories of William James are sot out fully and, as far as that is possible, consistently in this series of essays. All of them have already been published elsewhere, and some of them are reprinted from such well-known works as "The Meaning of Truth" and "A Pluralistic Universe." The idea of reissuing them in the present collection originated with their author. Tho work consequently adds nothing to our knowledge of William James's philosophy ; but it will be much appreciated by any students who wish to possess in a compact form his views upon one particular branch of the subject.