Journal of philosophy correspondence, 1892-1956

Collection context

Creator:
Cassirer, Ernst, 1874-1945, Journal of philosophy, and Columbia University
Extent:
0.83 linear feet 2 document boxes
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Correspondence addressed to the editors, Wendell T. Bush and Frederick J.E. Woodbridge, from numerous philosophers including John Dewey, William James, Josiah Royce, and George Santayana. There are two typewritten manuscripts of John Dewey: "The Naturalistic Theory of Perception by the Senses" and "Valuation Judgments and Immediate Quality" both of which contain the author's holograph corrections and emendations. Also, two manuscripts of Ernst Cassirer: "Kant and Rousseau" and "Ficino's Place in Intellectual History."

Biographical / historical:

The Journal of Philosophy has been published at Columbia University since 1904.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Journal of Philosophy correspondence; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Location of this collection:
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