Quote by William James

I wished, by treating Psychology like a natural science, to help her to become one.

I wished, by treating Psychology like a natural science, to

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This quote suggests that the speaker wants to approach the field of Psychology as a natural science in order to contribute towards its evolution into a legitimate scientific discipline. They desire to apply scientific principles and methods to better understand and explain human behavior and mental processes, ultimately elevating Psychology's status to that of other established natural sciences.

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