The book "Psychology: A Short Course" is an important work of the outstanding American philosopher and psychologist William James. In this book, the author examines the basic concepts and theories of psychology in an accessible form, using examples from real life. James takes a detailed look at mental phenomena such as attention, perception, memory, emotion and will, helping the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the complex aspects of the human psyche. This book will be useful both to students of psychology departments and to a wide range of readers who are interested in the development and functioning of the human mind.