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The present volume owes its existence to a proposal of Dr Esa
Saarinen. Our aim was to celebrate the work of a living philosopher
by presenting it both from his own point of view, through the
medium of a philosophical autobiography, and from that of his
closest philo sophical colleagues and adversaries. We felt that a
philosophical career lived through vigorous controversy was best
reflected not by adulation but in the spirit of that career - by
open debate. Contributors were not constrained in their choice of
topic, but their contributions fell naturally into groups linked
with some of Peter Geach's principal areas of interest, and we have
so grouped them in the book. There is an interweaving of
biographical and philosophical themes, not only in Peter Geach's
philosophical autobiography, but also in the introductions he has
contributed to each section. Professor W. V. O. Quine's
contribution, which consists of extracts from his correspondence
with Peter Geach, has been set apart as it forms a natural bridge
between Peter Geach's autobiography and the contri butions that
follow. Their correspondence reproduced here throws new light on
many familiar themes from the writings of both philosophers: among
them, the objects of belief and other attitudes, issues in set
theory, the nature of causality, and evolution in epistemology."
The present volume owes its existence to a proposal of Dr Esa
Saarinen. Our aim was to celebrate the work of a living philosopher
by presenting it both from his own point of view, through the
medium of a philosophical autobiography, and from that of his
closest philo sophical colleagues and adversaries. We felt that a
philosophical career lived through vigorous controversy was best
reflected not by adulation but in the spirit of that career - by
open debate. Contributors were not constrained in their choice of
topic, but their contributions fell naturally into groups linked
with some of Peter Geach's principal areas of interest, and we have
so grouped them in the book. There is an interweaving of
biographical and philosophical themes, not only in Peter Geach's
philosophical autobiography, but also in the introductions he has
contributed to each section. Professor W. V. O. Quine's
contribution, which consists of extracts from his correspondence
with Peter Geach, has been set apart as it forms a natural bridge
between Peter Geach's autobiography and the contri butions that
follow. Their correspondence reproduced here throws new light on
many familiar themes from the writings of both philosophers: among
them, the objects of belief and other attitudes, issues in set
theory, the nature of causality, and evolution in epistemology."
The powerful month of October was now here. This prophetic day
finally came. The full moon rose in its entire splendor. Over the
turbulent sea as the waves of the waters pounded the shores, the
young man sat in the lotus position surrounded in a semi circle by
the counsel of elders. Suddenly the water became calm. All movement
including the wind ceased. Up from the depth of the waters, came
forth Hecate the three-faced goddess of the witches. Expecting
Shiva, the counsel of elders was stunned. She approached the young
man. With an explosion of the air, Shiva, the great god of
destruction, appeared while walking across the water. He stood side
by side with Hecate as she layed her hands on the young man's head.
Power began to flow in him as Hecate pronounced a blessing over him
in an unknown tongue. Shiva placed his hands over hers and began to
proclaim his own blessings. The intensity of the strength of "the
unholy anointing" coming from his father to him was beyond
description. The fullness of his power will dwell within him
bodily. Majestically, Shiva lifted his hands and raised his voice
for all to hear, proclaiming," This is my beloved son in whom I am
well pleased."The counsel of elders fell to the ground and began to
worship the great Lord and his consort Hecate. Finally, the plan of
the master would be fulfilled. His incarnation would be completed
through his son, Marcus Judas, king of witches and his kingdom
established. Earth would finally be ruled by Its proper lord.
Heaven would tremble and hell would rejoice. On that night of
nights the master known as Shiva, the destroyer would fulfill the
Hindu legend about the night tiger that would walk like a man. This
would beaccomplished by Shiva completely possessing the spirit and
soul of Butch. He would no longer be a mere mortal but a god
manifested in the flesh that would fulfill his father's will. What
a design the master created until ....
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