• J Addict Dis · Jan 1992

    Biography Historical Article

    William James' legacy to Alcoholics Anonymous: an analysis and a critique.

    • A H Walle.
    • Dept. of Marketing, School of Business, Ithaca College, NY 14850.
    • J Addict Dis. 1992 Jan 1; 11 (3): 91-9.

    AbstractWhen evolving a philosophy and a "modus operandi" the pioneers of Alcoholics Anonymous made significant use of William James' Varieties of Religious Experience. Indeed, although AA carefully picked and chose various of James' ideas which seemed particularly relevant, James' imprint is clearly stamped upon AA philosophy and methodology. Here, I will review James' work and explore what specific ideas were particularly relevant to AA's evolution as a self-help movement. The implications of this heritage will be explored.

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