Abstract

The Board of Officers of the American Philosophical Association is please to announce the competition for the ninth biennial Matchette Prize, awarded to the author of a book of outstanding philosophical merit. Eligibility for this competition is restricted to books bearing an imprint of 1985 or 1986. Authors must have been under the age of forty at the time of the book's publication. To be considered for the prize, a book must be nominated by a member of the American Philosophical Association other than the author. Letters of nomination need not address the merits of the book, but need only state the title and publisher, and the author's date of birth. The author is responsible for ensuring that two copies of the nominated book are sent to the prize committee. Authors should not hesitate to submit their own books for consideration, provided they obtain a supporting nomination. The deadline for receipt of letters of nomination and copies of nominated books for the ninth competition is September 1, 1987. Letters of nomination and books for consideration should be sent to Shirley Anderson, Administrative Services Coordinator, American Philosophical Association, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716.