Abstract

Inaugurates an 11-volume set covering the century decade by decade and concluding with a collection of historical essays in 20th century American philosophy. Short biographical sketches and photographs are provided for the nine speakers (Frank Tilly served two years from 1900 to 1902). Probably the two most widely known names are John Dewey, writing about beliefs and realities, and William James writing about the energies of men. Others include James Edwin Creighton on the purposes of a philosophical association, Frederick James Eugene Woodbridge on the problems of metaphysics, George Thomas White Patrick on vacation, Harry Norman Gardiner on the problem of truth, and John Grier Hibben on the philosophical aspects of evolution. Supporting the addresses are a chronology of the Association, what university departments the presidents were in, and their birthplaces listed by state and country. The series celebrates the centennial of the Association. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.