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This Guide is the culmination of many years of effort on the part of the editors. Early in the process we received invaluable guidance from John J. McDermott, who strongly believed in the book's importance given the then prevalent amnesia surrounding the history of American philosophy. The Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy has provided an intellectually nourishing community for many of the scholars who have contributed to this volume. Creating this volume would have been a much more difficult task without this society. The editors would also like to acknowledge a strong philosophical debt to Justus Buchler. It was in Buchler's seminars at State University of New York at Stony Brook that the editors had their first significant exposure to the rich diversity of thought that marks the American philosophical tradition. We dedicate this volume to the memory of Justus Buchler. Heartfelt gratitude must go to Erin K. Carter who contributed much toward making the diverse chapters of this volume stylistically consistent and eminently readable. Thanks also goes to Alex Larson, a student assistant, who helped manage many aspects of this project. Finally, Connecticut State University is gratefully acknowledged for the financial support that helped make this project possible. ... log in or subscribe to read full text