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 .... ________________________________________________