This collection brings together three classic essays by the philosopher and psychologist William James. "On Some of Life's Ideals" explores the nature of religion, morality, and human happiness; "On a Certain Blindness in Human Beings" reflects on the limitations and biases of human perception; and "What Makes a Life Significant" contemplates the meaning and purpose of existence. James' writing is insightful and thought-provoking, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophical questions of life and ethics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.