Abstract

We are in the midst of a renascence of Royce. The Relevance of Royce consists of a collection of essays from leading experts on the philosophy of Josiah Royce, demonstrating its relevance to contemporary concerns. The book is divided into two parts: Part I explores the depth of Royce’s thought, while Part II considers its reach. The book is “intended to be an interdisciplinary resource for scholars interested in tracing both the historical importance and the contemporary relevance of Royce’s thought”.Part I begins with “Josiah Royce: Alive and Well”—John J. McDermott’s Presidential Address to the Josiah Royce Society in 2005, where he issues a clarion call for...