: marked by idealism, optimism, and dogmatism.

What is a tender personality?

If you're tender, it means you're fragile, sensitive, easily bruised or gentle.

What is tender-minded philosopher?

James says rationalistic philosophers are "tender-minded" in their disposition. They're generally intellectualistic, idealistic, optimistic, religious, free-willist, monistic, and dogmatic. They insist on going by principles.