Jeff Ricker wrote:
> But two other works on James
> that I have in my office don't mention anything about nitrous oxide or any
> other illicit drug use by James. The worst I could find was a mention of James,
> while a young man, "smoking cigars, sipping whiskey, and engaging in
> speculative discussion" with Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (quoted from page 71 of
> _William James: The center of his vision_ by Daniel Bjork , 1997, American
> Psychological Association).
I sent this message about one hour before Stephen Black's answer appeared
confirming that William James HAD used nitrous oxide. I don't want you to think
that I don't read all the messages in a thread before responding. I have been
having a great deal of trouble posting to TIPS this week. Today, it seems that
they are getting posted very slowly.
Jeff
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