James says, "I believe that ____________, when once it has evaporated to this estate of pure diaphaneity, is on the point of disappearing altogether. It is the name of a nonentity, and has no right to a place among first principles."

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James is referring to consciousness, suggesting that once it becomes completely transparent or diaphanous, it is close to disappearing and lacks substance or foundational importance.

James Says, "I Believe That ____________, When Once It Has