Leading Harvard philosophy professor William Ernest Hocking (1873-1966), author of 17 books and in his day second only to John Dewey in the breadth of his thinking, is now largely forgotten, and his once-influential writings are out of print. This volume, which combines a rich selection of Hocking's work with incisive essays by distinguished scholars, seeks to recover Hocking's valuable contributions to philosophical thought.
During the early 20th century, William Ernest Hocking (1873-1966) stood at the forefront of American philosophy and yet is now a forgotten figure. This volume, combining a rich selection of his work with incisive essays, seeks to recover Hocking's valuable contributions to philsophical thought.